单词 | delicacy |
释义 | delicacy n. (pl. -ies)   1. (esp. in craftsmanship or artistic or natural beauty) fineness or intricacy of structure or texture; gracefulness.   2. susceptibility to injury or disease; weakness.   3. the quality of requiring discretion or sensitivity (a situation of some delicacy).   4. a choice or expensive food.   5. a consideration for the feelings of others. b avoidance of immodesty or vulgarity.   6. (esp. in a person, a sense, or an instrument) accuracy of perception; sensitiveness. Etymology: ME f. DELICATE + -ACY |
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