| 单词 | delicate |
| 释义 | delicate —delicate /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ adjective (ACCURATE) ► F0 able to measure very small changes: » Weather-forecasters have extremely delicate equipment which helps them predict what the weather is going to be like.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakabledelicately /-li/ adverb► F0» I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).» The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakableThesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure adjective (ATTRACTIVE) ► C2 having a thin, attractive shape: » She folded her delicate hands on the table.adjective (DIFFICULT) a delicate situation, matter, point, etc.► C1 a situation. matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence: » I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter.» The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.» Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their pupils and letting them discover things for themselves.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakabledelicately /-li/ adverb► F0» I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).» The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakableThesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure adjective (EASILY DAMAGED) B2 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged: » Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised.» Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter.» delicate china» Molly's health has always been delicate (= she becomes ill easily).Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakableC1 needing to be done carefully: » Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakabledelicately /-li/ adverb► F0» I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).» The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakableThesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure • • • Extra Examples:» With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error.» If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation.» She's got a very delicate stomach and doesn't eat spicy food.» This news has ruptured the delicate peace between the rival groups.» The introduction of the tube into the artery is a very delicate procedure.adjective (SOFT) ► B2 pleasantly soft or light: » a rose with a delicate scent» a delicate shade of pink» We chose a delicate floral pattern for our bedroom curtains.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasuredelicately /-li/ adverb► F0» I thought you handled the situation very delicately (= in a way that avoided causing offence).» The pudding was delicately flavoured with vanilla.Thesaurus+: ↑Fragile and breakableThesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure |
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