delicate
adj
ˈdelɪkɪət
adj
1
needing
to
be
dealt
with
carefully
or
sensitively
in
order
to
avoid
problems
or
failure
微妙的，需要谨慎处理的
There’s
something
I
have
to
speak
to
you
about
–
it’s
a
delicate
matter
.
我有话要跟你讲，这事需要谨慎处理。
delicate
negotiations
微妙的谈判
2
easily
damaged
or
broken
易坏的，易碎的，脆弱的;
delicate
hand-cut
glass
易碎的刻花玻璃
The
sun
can
easily
damage
a
child’s
delicate
skin
.
阳光很容易晒伤小孩娇嫩的皮肤。
3
someone
who
is
delicate
is
hurt
easily
or
easily
becomes
ill
[过时] 〔人〕娇气的，娇弱的，体弱多病的
old-fashioned
a
delicate
child
身体娇弱的孩子
4
a
part
of
the
body
that
is
delicate
is
attractive
and
graceful
优美的，优雅的
Her
wrists
and
ankles
were
slim
and
delicate.
她的手腕和脚踝长得纤细又优雅。
her
delicate
features
她俊美的五官
5
made
skilfully
and
with
attention
to
the
smallest
details
精巧的，精致的，精美的
a
plate
with
a
delicate
pattern
of
leaves
有精致树叶图案的碟子
6
a
taste,
smell,
or
colour
that
is
delicate
is
pleasant
and
not
strong
柔和的，清淡的，淡雅的
The
wine
has
a
dry
delicate
flavour.
这酒无甜味且味道清淡。
a
delicate
pink
淡粉红色