| 单词 | sensitive |
| 释义 | sensitive adj. & n. --adj 1. (often foll. by to) very open to or acutely affected by external stimuli or mental impressions; having sensibility. 2. (of a person) easily offended or emotionally hurt. 3. (often foll. by to) (of an instrument etc.) responsive to or recording slight changes. 4. (often foll. by to) a (of photographic materials) prepared so as to respond (esp. rapidly) to the action of light. b (of any material) readily affected by or responsive to external action. 5. (of a topic etc.) subject to restriction of discussion to prevent embarrassment, ensure security, etc. 6. (of a market) liable to quick changes of price. --n a person who is sensitive (esp. to supposed occult influences). Phrases and idioms sensitive plant 1. a plant whose leaves curve downwards and leaflets fold together when touched, esp. mimosa. 2. a sensitive person. Derivatives sensitively adv. sensitiveness n. Etymology: ME, = sensory, f. OF sensitif -ive or med.L sensitivus, irreg. f. L sentire sens- feel |
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