英语词汇“exquisite”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	exquisite
释义	ex·quis·ite I. \ekˈskwizə̇t, ˈekˌskwiz-, ˈekskwə̇z-, ikˈskwiz-, usu -zə̇d.+V\ adjective Etymology: Middle English exquisit, from Latin exquisitus, from past participle of exquirere to search out, seek, from ex- ex- (I) + -quirere (from quaerere to seek, gain, obtain, ask) 1. a. : carefully selected or sought out : ingeniously devised : choice, recherché < I have given her the best advice, … making the most exquisite moral reflections — but to no purpose — Iris Origo > b. obsolete : farfetched, affected 2. archaic : careful or exact in working or operation : accurate, nice, exact 3. a. : marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution < Sung vases and exquisite lacquers — James Hilton > < an exquisite cameo > < an exquisite portrait > b. : marked by nicest discrimination, keenest appreciation, deepest sensitivity, or most subtle understanding < a far more keen and exquisite observer than her brother — J.L.Lowes > < an exquisite choice > < an exquisite critic > : marked or perceptible by or calling for keenest sensitivity < an exquisite sense of hearing > < exquisite variations in color > c. : transcending and superlative : marked by acute discrimination and selection, faultless execution, and maximum effectiveness < paints with exquisite art the charm of the deep country — John Buchan > < the exquisite transparency and delicate finish of her work — P.E.More > d. : accomplished, finished, perfected < an exquisite gentleman > 4. a. : affording or accompanied by keen delight, rapture, or pleasure especially through beauty, fitness, delicacy, or perfection : delightful, delectable < the night-blooming cereus … an exquisite white blossom with a spicy fragrance — American Guide Series: Arizona > < exquisite brushwork > b. : perfect and unrelieved : transcending, acute, extreme, consummate < the most exquisite pitch of joy and happiness to which life could thrill — Jack London > < an exquisite pain shot through his arm > < wondered at the exquisite stupidity of the hearers — S.M.Crothers > c. : marked by uncommon, esoteric, or precious appeal < the exquisite, the finely drawn, the rich trappings of legend — Sara H. Hay > Synonyms: see choice II. noun (-s) : one who is overnice in dress or ornament < young exquisites, perfumed and foppish >
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