学点英语小词–Delicate

Delicatedeli•cate / ˈdelikət / adjective1. easily damaged or broken 易损的；易碎的；脆弱的   SYN  fragile :   delicate china teacups    易碎的瓷茶杯    The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.    眼睛是人体最娇贵的器官之一。    the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest    热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡    Babies have very delicate skin.    婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。    2. (of a person 人) not strong and easilybecoming ill / sick 虚弱的；纤弱的:   a delicate child / constitution    纤弱的孩子/体质 3. small and having a beautiful shape or appearance 纤细的；微小的；精美的；小巧玲珑的: Man as he is, he has delicate hands which are like girl's. 尽管他是个男生，他的手却非常纤细，就像小女生的一样。4. made or formed in a very careful and detailed way   精致的；精细的；精密的:   the delicate mechanisms of a clock    钟的精密机件 5. showing or needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment   熟练的；需要技巧的；需要小心处理的；微妙的:   I admired your delicate handling of the situation.    我赞赏你应付这种局面的嫺熟技巧。    a delicate problem    微妙的问题    The delicate surgical operation took five hours.    这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。 6. (of colours, flavours and smells 颜色、味道、气味) light and pleasant; not strong   柔和的；清淡可口的；清香的   SYN  subtle :   a delicate fragrance / flavour    清新的芳香；鲜美的味道    a river scene painted in delicate watercolours    用柔和的水彩画的河景 • deli•cate•ly adv.:   He stepped delicately over the broken glass.    他小心翼翼地跨过碎玻璃。    delicately balanced flavours    精心调配的味道俚语（Am）： Be in the delicate condition  （处于）怀孕状态My wife is in the delicate condition, so I need to take the burden of all the housework. 我老婆怀孕了，所以我需要负担所有的家务。