| 单词 | delicate |
| 释义 | delicate (delɪkət ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped. He had delicate hands. ...an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom. delicately adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] She was a shy, delicately pretty girl with enormous blue eyes. 2. adjective B2 Something that is delicate has a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour. The colours are delicate and shimmering. Synonyms: subtle, fine, nice, soft delicately adverb [ADVERB -ed/adjective] ...a soup delicately flavoured with nutmeg. Synonyms: finely, lightly, subtly, softly 3. adjective B2 If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully. Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate. ...a washing machine catering for every fabric–even the most delicate. Synonyms: fragile, weak, frail, brittle 4. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is delicate is not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily. She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable. Synonyms: sickly, weak, ailing, frail 5. adjective 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. The members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests. This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity. She turned to Mary Ann. 'This is kind of delicate. Would you excuse us for a moment?' delicately adverb [ADVERB with verb] Clearly, the situation remains delicately poised. ...a delicately-worded memo. Synonyms: tactfully, carefully, subtly, discreetly 6. adjective A delicate task, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail. ...a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence. Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements. delicately adverb [ADVERB with verb] She picked her way delicately over the rocks. ...the delicately embroidered sheets. Collocations: delicate ecosystem This isn't good: we can't lose one component of the delicate ecosystem and expect all to be well. Times, Sunday Times Researchers had announced that the daily act of swiping on some deodorant could destroy the delicate ecosystem that apparently exists beneath our pits. Times, Sunday Times Protest groups are also concerned that the ships' propellers threaten their lagoon's delicate ecosystem. Times, Sunday Times Any new island in such a delicate ecosystem takes careful planning. The Sun Researchers have warned that the act of applying deodorant can disrupt the delicate ecosystem that exists in our underarm. Times,Sunday Times Creation and destruction are held in a delicate equilibrium, the white rooms of the house, are tattered and derelict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As they fill with water their timbres will change, and the delicate equilibrium of their pivots will cause them to sway slightly, modulating the tones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The nuclei of nuclear isomers exist in a delicate equilibrium or metastability due to at least one nucleon having an excited energy state. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even when he's working with a delicate fabric, it will have a strength to it. Times, Sunday Times There's a library, a drawing room, a sitting room, a study and a piano room, all featuring delicate fabric wall coverings (nothing so prosaic as wallpaper here). Times, Sunday Times Unlike some delicate fabrics, which can look out of kilter in winter, lace really works with dark, dreary weather, perhaps because it has festive connotations. Times, Sunday Times More delicate fabrics can be left in the freezer for 12 hours ? Times, Sunday Times Use a soft brush on delicate fabrics. Times, Sunday Times She has delicate features and extraordinarily pale blue eyes. Times, Sunday Times Most of our painters have turned their delicate features away from the street and towards the bedroom, the salon and the formaldehyde tank. Times, Sunday Times Delicate features, a slight but perfectly proportioned physique and flawless skin fitted her for the role of the bewildered innocent on screen and stage. Times, Sunday Times Small of stature and with delicate features, she can't wait to look more her age. Times, Sunday Times His face, despite being somewhat pockmarked, was handsome, with long delicate features, his skin pale and translucent. Globe and Mail Red mullet has a beautiful, delicate flavour, and goes just brilliantly with the herby wild rice and punchy olive tapenade. Times, Sunday Times Some consider watermelon a must in picnic baskets, but its delicate flavour also makes it a good accompaniment to savoury dishes. Times, Sunday Times They are also seedless, and when they are perfectly ripe they have a lovely, delicate flavour. Times, Sunday Times The delicate flavour of the aubergine's flesh makes it perfect for soaking up spices and herbs. The Sun Celeriac has a refreshing delicate flavour that cuts through the fattiness of the fish. Times, Sunday Times This from a delicate flower who has made his media career verbally humiliating people. Times, Sunday Times That too has gone, its delicate flower heads long disintegrated. Times, Sunday Times When she was born she 'looked like a delicate flower', which made it easy to agree on her middle name. Times, Sunday Times They lie dormant through the winter and, like a delicate flower, they appear for just a week or two, and then vanish. Times, Sunday Times He sits cross-legged and traces delicate flower patterns across cloth with a thread of linseed oil and dye, an almost meditative process. Times, Sunday Times The delicate fragrance sees the heavier rose and peony notes lifted by zingy lemon and crisp green apple. The Sun It has a delicate fragrance similar to fresh flowers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The flowers have a pleasing, exotic and very subtle lily scent, which only becomes apparent during still, windless summer nights that allow the delicate fragrance to become perceptible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She has the delicate frame of a ballet dancer, flawless skin and the girlish physicality of someone much younger. Times,Sunday Times He's in a delicate frame of mind anyway because his wife cheated on their honeymoon. The Sun Think about proportion: small features need delicate frames. Times, Sunday Times We are, however, led to ask where in this noisy world can the space be found for this delicate instrument? Times, Sunday Times From then on, he dedicated himself to the delicate instrument. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During his trips, he brought along delicate instruments to measure the temperature, barometric pressure and chemical composition of the air. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When workingclass people come to write about themselves, on the other hand, the most delicate instruments tend to be pressed into service. The Times Literary Supplement He has a strangely still face, as if he has trained his facial features not to disturb the delicate instruments he uses nightly. Times, Sunday Times They're sheer only where it's most flattering, with delicate lace covering everything that needs to be kept under wraps. Times, Sunday Times They have a black crest, and plumes down their back that look like a delicate lace shawl. Times, Sunday Times So it was up to some choice cornflower blue jackets and delicate lace monochrome tops to win us over. Times, Sunday Times She supported herself and her son by making and selling negligees and tea gowns from delicate laces and fine silks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a delicate matter for all concerned to handle. Times, Sunday Times I am eager for your prompt attention in this delicate matter. Times, Sunday Times That this fi ercely loyal retainer would mouth off on such a delicate matter without prior authorisation seemed highly unlikely. Times, Sunday Times I am worried about how to discuss this delicate matter with him. Times, Sunday Times From here we move to another delicate matter: her carbon footprint. Times, Sunday Times The delicate nature of the skin on the neck and chest area means it ages more quickly and prominently than elsewhere. The Sun We lose sight of the fitful uncertainty and delicate nature of talent. Times, Sunday Times These are architectural plants that combine good structure with the delicate nature of the poppy flower. Times, Sunday Times The company said that they chose not to use automated software because of the delicate nature of the hand-drawn artwork. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many years later, these actions raised criticism due to the delicate nature of the archaeological site. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Should they sweat it out and say nothing, in the knowledge that such delicate negotiations are best conducted out of the public eye? Times,Sunday Times Delicate negotiations secured their release after 72 hours. The Sun The agreement followed a year of delicate negotiations and was a condition for the three spy bosses to subject themselves to public crossexamination. Times, Sunday Times That he did so was attributed to his exceptional skill in delicate negotiations with other service chiefs and with government ministers. Times,Sunday Times In large corporate offices, staff have to book the meeting rooms - and frequently there's a mix-up, so delicate negotiations have to be undertaken with the receptionist. Times,Sunday Times It's a delicate operation but a good spy doesn't leave clues. The Sun But they admit they have no contingency if the delicate operation rips the hull in two. The Sun And, typically, he dreaded what people might say if they discovered he had undergone such a delicate operation. Times, Sunday Times After a delicate operation he has made a good recovery and has started college, although he still needs hospital checks. Times, Sunday Times There are only three other centres in the world that can carry out the delicate operation. The Sun The delicate patterns on the base are set off by the flamboyant shade. Times, Sunday Times The delicate patterns are printed on hard-wearing papers with a water-resistant surface, so they are suitable for bathrooms. Times, Sunday Times Discover this skill and create your own beautiful, delicate patterns. Times, Sunday Times Some show delicate patterns of flowers, leaves, clouds or other abstract forms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The climate results in a luscious, green countryside and many delicate plant species grow wild; gorse flowers throughout the year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Among the pressures are hikers, who trample the delicate plants, and a lack of grazing that allows it to be overwhelmed by more vigorous ones. Times, Sunday Times Grow in pots for fewer or more delicate plants. Times, Sunday Times They would also keep down brambles, gorse and sycamore saplings, which can choke delicate plants. Times, Sunday Times A warning for gardeners, tempted by this week's warm weather to plant out delicate plants: the coming week will be cold enough at night for frost in some areas. Times, Sunday Times They are a richer blue then the sweet violets, but lack the sweet violet's delicate scent. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Sweet violets nod on single stalks, and have a delicate scent. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The most attractive is sweet violet, since it has a delicate scent. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The sympathy in that murmuring voice, the caress in her hair, that delicate scent propelled them. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE A fair fight, in other words, with no real damage done apart from to some delicate sensibilities. Times, Sunday Times No concession whatsoever to the delicate sensibilities of the left; a politically incorrect invitation, without doubt, and all the better for that. Times, Sunday Times Many of the tales certainly do contain aspects that would be objectionable to readers with delicate sensibilities. Times, Sunday Times Television commentators find themselves moonlighting these days as the improbable guardians of our delicate sensibilities. Times,Sunday Times If television companies decided to censor this piece of footage to protect the delicate sensibilities of viewers, they would be doing the sport a disservice. Times, Sunday Times Her tailored trousers add strength to an otherwise delicate shade, while the barely there embellished shoes give just enough sparkle. The Sun By 3.45pm the fading light tinged the hillside a delicate shade of peach. Times, Sunday Times The buds are a delicate shade of apricot and open to pure white blooms, each gilded with a generous cluster of golden stamens. Times, Sunday Times They are a delicate shade of pink, becoming a little whiter towards the yellow centre. Times, Sunday Times In 1784, after a four-year development period, the kings desire for a soft and delicate shade of blue was fulfilled. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But this summer's delicate silk blouses could be the solution. Times, Sunday Times The third in line to the throne will be swathed in a delicate silk and lace gown, steeped in history — 172 years of it. The Sun Wear this dress layered over a chunky poloneck or under a long, baggy cardigan - the delicate silk and raw wool create an interesting mix. Times, Sunday Times Various fabrics are used ranging from sturdy, woven cotton to delicate silks, from which they create silk scarves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said it was a delicate situation for the association but urged it to be brave and preserve the art. Times,Sunday Times After initial seismic work, no exploration has been undertaken by any company because of fears that it would inflame a delicate situation. Times, Sunday Times Everyone else needed an appointment, and that was a very delicate situation. Times, Sunday Times It's a delicate situation when a firstchoice player returns from injury. Times, Sunday Times I recall a delicate situation where affection was helpful. Christianity Today Post my eyes tend to be bloodshot, the delicate skin sore, and my lashes lacklustre. The Sun This inflames the delicate skin around your back passage - causing soreness and itching. The Sun Colour-correcting and illuminating, this light formula conceals blemishes and brightens the delicate skin around your eyes. The Sun With the addition of green tea and pomegranate extract, it's super-gentle on the delicate skin around your eyes, but also powerful enough to diminish any dark circles. The Sun Even the lightest touch on her delicate skin causes the equivalent of a third degree burn — resulting in blisters, peeling and leaving a sore, red wound. The Sun The delicate task of keeping a jury on the road in a long-running trial requires a mix of firmness, diplomacy and hand-holding from judges. Times, Sunday Times It's difficult to understand, until you've been through it, the vast emotional difficulties inherent in integrating two families and the delicate task of step-parenting. Times, Sunday Times Attending the crime scene and re-examining forensic exhibits will be a delicate task to be handled with diplomacy. The Sun There he was faced with the delicate task of withdrawing the battalion's rearguard company while still in close contact with the enemy. Times, Sunday Times The civil service will have a very delicate task balancing its duty to ensure good governance with its responsibility to serve the government. Times, Sunday Times Its refined texture and delicate taste means your guests will think you've paid someone to cater for the event. Times, Sunday Times My well-cooked scallops and crab starter came with crisp apple slices, while the halibut with cockles and beurre noisette to follow had a delicate taste. Times, Sunday Times The deep green leaves, used sparingly, have a delicate taste, sweeter than garlic bulb flesh, and not as peppery. Times, Sunday Times The utmost order and decorum are maintainedand everything offensive to the most delicate taste carefully excluded from the stage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has pleasant amber color, a characteristic aroma and a delicate taste. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Milts have the delicate texture of brains. The Sun The fruit has a delicate texture and taste. Times, Sunday Times It has a delicate texture once rehydrated, so add at the last minute. Times, Sunday Times The introduction contains a delicate texture and a melody made up of sequences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has a very delicate texture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Robot-controlled medical tools will operate on delicate tissue with a light touch beyond the capability of a human. Times, Sunday Times It had been suggested that bacteria or viral infections could damage the delicate tissue in the prostate, causing inflammation. Times, Sunday Times Most strokes are caused by blood clots in the circulation of the brain starving the delicate tissue of vital nutrients. Times, Sunday Times The smoke can enter our bloodstreams and cause chronic inflammation that damages the cardiovascular system and delicate tissues in the brain. Times,Sunday Times Likewise, the delicate tissues that form the walls of the lungs rupture and shred, and blood sprays into the alveoli, the gas pockets needed for breathing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That delicate touch, and that understanding, would prove crucial. Times, Sunday Times The menu changes often to make use of the best ingredients, which are assembled with a delicate touch. Times, Sunday Times I feel a delicate touch of soft healing from the woods. Christianity Today Formal reward and remuneration methods help (more than half the workforce earns more than 35,000), but the company prides itself on maintaining a delicate touch. Times, Sunday Times It's a battle that needs a deft and delicate touch. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 清秀的 Japanese: 優美な |
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