delicacy
[NOUN]
delicacies
1. [U 不可数名词] 娇弱 , 精致
Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
双语例句
例：the delicacy of a rose.
玫瑰花的娇嫩。
2. [U 不可数名词] 微妙 , 棘手
If you say that a situation or problem is of some delicacy, you mean that it is difficult to handle and needs careful and sensitive treatment.
双语例句
例：There was a matter of some delicacy on which he would be grateful for her advice.
有一件棘手的事，若能得到她的指点，他会感激不尽。
3. [U 不可数名词] 考虑周到 , 体谅
If someone handles a difficult situation with delicacy, they handle it very carefully, making sure that nobody is offended.
近义词
双语例句
例：Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy.
两个国家都表现出难得的谨慎。
4. [C 可数名词] 美味佳肴
A delicacy is a rare or expensive food that is considered especially nice to eat.
双语例句
例：Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy.
熏三文鱼被认为是一道昂贵的佳肴。
NOUN. 名词
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