| 单词 | delicate |
| 释义 | delicate adj. 1. a fine in texture or structure; soft, slender, or slight. b of exquisite quality or workmanship. c (of colour) subtle or subdued; not bright. d subtle, hard to appreciate. 2. (of a person) easily injured; susceptible to illness. 3. a requiring careful handling; tricky (a delicate situation). b (of an instrument) highly sensitive. 4. deft (a delicate touch). 5. (of a person) avoiding the immodest or offensive. 6. (esp. of actions) considerate. 7. (of food) dainty; suitable for an invalid. Phrases and idioms in a delicate condition archaic pregnant. Derivatives delicately adv. delicateness n. Etymology: ME f. OF delicat or L delicatus, of unkn. orig. |
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