单词 | sensitive |
释义 | sensitive (sensɪtɪv ) 1. adjective B2 If you are sensitive to other people's needs, problems, or feelings, you show understanding and awareness of them. [approval] The classroom teacher must be sensitive to a child's needs. [+ to] He was always so sensitive and caring. Synonyms: thoughtful, kind, understanding, feeling sensitively adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] B2 The abuse of women needs to be treated seriously and sensitively. sensitivity (sensɪtɪvɪti ) uncountable noun A good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings. [+ for] Synonyms: touchiness, defensiveness, thin skin, hypersensitivity Synonyms: consideration, feeling, understanding, patience 2. adjective B2 If you are sensitive about something, you are easily worried and offended when people talk about it. Some young people are very sensitive about their appearance. [+ about] Take it easy. Don't be so sensitive. Synonyms: touchy, defensive, paranoid, uptight [informal] sensitivity Word forms: sensitivities variable noun ...people who suffer extreme sensitivity about what others think. [+ about] Because of political sensitivities some filming had to be done in secret. Synonyms: touchiness, defensiveness, thin skin, hypersensitivity 3. adjective B2 A sensitive subject or issue needs to be dealt with carefully because it is likely to cause disagreement or make people angry or upset. Employment is a very sensitive issue. ...politically sensitive matters. Synonyms: tricky, difficult, delicate, thorny sensitivity uncountable noun Due to the obvious sensitivity of the issue he would not divulge any details. [+ of] Synonyms: touchiness, defensiveness, thin skin, hypersensitivity Synonyms: delicacy, difficulty, awkwardness, trickiness 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Sensitive documents or reports contain information that needs to be kept secret and dealt with carefully. He instructed staff to shred sensitive documents. ...sensitive information which, in the wrong hands, could jeopardise the safety of British troops. Synonyms: secret, private, confidential, classified 5. adjective B2 Something that is sensitive to a physical force, substance, or treatment is easily affected by it and often harmed by it. ...a chemical which is sensitive to light. [+ to] ...gentle cosmetics for sensitive skin. Synonyms: delicate, tender, fragile, raw sensitivity uncountable noun ...the sensitivity of cells to damage by chemotherapy. [+ of/to] Synonyms: touchiness, defensiveness, thin skin, hypersensitivity Synonyms: susceptibility, responsiveness, reactivity, receptiveness 6. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A sensitive piece of scientific equipment is capable of measuring or recording very small changes. ...an extremely sensitive microscope. Synonyms: precise, fine, acute, keen sensitivity uncountable noun ...the sensitivity of the detector. [+ of] Synonyms: touchiness, defensiveness, thin skin, hypersensitivity Synonyms: responsiveness, precision, keenness, acuteness Collocations: sensitive file Everything has to be backed up properly; sensitive files must be encrypted. Times, Sunday Times Besides protecting against external attacks, the software has unusually elaborate safeguards to restrict access to sensitive files by users inside an organization. Globe and Mail Rather than breaking their promises of confidentiality to the participants, the two chief physicians, along with a university administrator, shredded the sensitive files of the study. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He painted tranquil rural landscapes and bustling urban scenes, stylish interiors and elegant façades, sensitive individual portraits and intriguing con- versation pieces featuring family groups. Times, Sunday Times But to a less sensitive individual, the same beets would smell no more offensive than a bottle of water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These sensitive individuals will serve if they believe people care—but are ready to forget it if they sense indifference from leadership. Christianity Today It can contain rubber proteins known to be harmful or even dangerous to sensitive individuals. Times, Sunday Times Ordinarily you'd tactfully explain to sensitive individuals the problems they're causing. Times, Sunday Times A range of six guitars, drums, amps and straps made using unique technology where touch sensitive sensors and circuitry are embedded in paper. The Sun Touch sensitive sensors in the robot's hand transmitted a signal when it was grasped, causing a controller in the remote person's hand to vibrate at the same time. Times, Sunday Times The application of the photoacoustic effect had to wait until the development of sensitive sensors and intense light sources. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One for dry and sensitive skin with moisturising almond oil and one for normal and combination skin, containing revitalising lotus extract. The Sun (2012) Created for sensitive skin, this fragrance-free lotion feels gorgeously cool and soothing. Times, Sunday Times (2008) While it won't clear massive breakouts of acne, the fragrance-free bar is perfect for sensitive skin. The Sun (2010) Those with sensitive skin may find the initial injections painful, so speak to your clinician about using antiseptic cream beforehand. The Sun (2013) It's especially good for sensitive skin or eczema, but can it tackle wrinkles? Times, Sunday Times (2008) She was a writer, an artist; in short, a sensitive soul. Times, Sunday Times That would have been too draining on his sensitive soul. Times, Sunday Times In more orderly times, there might have been room for such a sensitive soul. Times, Sunday Times He's a sensitive soul who realises that his preparation has got to be spot-on at this level. Times, Sunday Times However, we have to understand we are dealing with a sensitive soul. Times, Sunday Times The formation of isopoly-molybdenum blues which are intense blue has been used as a sensitive test for reducing reagents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A more sensitive test uses lanthanum nitrate with iodine and ammonia to give a blue solution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This sensitive test detects arsine generated in the presence of arsenic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said that his plants had never traded in horse meat and the sensitive tests might pick up 'molecules and something in the air'. Times, Sunday Times And even faster, more sensitive tests, including one that purports to detect single prion aggregates,3 are on the horizon. The Scientist He's funny, for a start, and he doesn't bang on about himself in that faux self-deprecating way that set many a sensitive tooth on edge. Times, Sunday Times Until now, abrasive laser whitening treatments have often been a painful process for both sensitive teeth and dwindling bank balances. The Sun Patients may complain of sharp and sensitive teeth that can look shorter. The Sun This felt the most gentle, so good for sensitive teeth. The Sun Use mild or flavour-free toothpastes, or ones for sensitive teeth. The Sun Several sensitive wetland areas bound the creek. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Almost 5% of its extensive coastline consists of ecologically sensitive wetlands. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The highway faces additional criticism from environmental groups due to its proposed routing through sensitive wetlands. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You're feeling unusually sensitive and could easily be upset by remarks that would have been like water off a duck's back a few days ago. The Sun Unless it's very strong coffee, or you're unusually sensitive to caffeine, this should make you more alert and awake. The Sun The proposal, subject to a 60-day public consultation period, would cover more than 1,200 miles of pipelines in 'unusually sensitive areas'. Times, Sunday Times Just to show that you can't win in this life, research has also shown that having unusually sensitive bitterness receptors on your tongue can also be harmful. Times, Sunday Times His eyes also are unusually sensitive to light. Houston Chronicle Translations: Chinese: 敏感的 Japanese: 傷つきやすい |
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