新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

delicate

英 [ˈdelɪkət]

[ADJ]

词汇频率：

ADJ. 形容词

1. （颜色）柔和的 , （味道）清淡可口的
Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
近义词
dainty
双语例句
例：
He had delicate hands.
他有一双纤细的手。
2. 柔和的（颜色） , 清淡可口的（味道）
Something that is delicate has a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense.
近义词
subtle
双语例句
例：
Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour.
嫩扁豆肉质细嫩，味道清淡可口。
3. 易碎的 , 脆弱的
If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully.
近义词
fragile
双语例句
例：
Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.
虽然那珊瑚看起来坚硬，但其实非常易碎。
4. 病弱的
Someone who is delicate is not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily.
近义词
frail
双语例句
例：
She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
她身体纤弱，心理上也不稳定。
5. 微妙的
You use delicate to describe a situation, problem, matter, or discussion that needs to be dealt with carefully and sensitively in order to avoid upsetting things or offending people.
双语例句
例：
Ottawa and Washington have to find a delicate balance between the free flow of commerce and legitimate security concerns.
渥太华和华盛顿必须在自由贸易流通和司法安全之间找到一个微妙的平衡点。
6. 棘手的 , 需要小心处理的
A delicate task, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail.
双语例句
例：
a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Pittsburgh.
在匹兹堡一家医院里进行的一项耗时长难度大的手术。