[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]娇美的；精美的；雅致的；纤细的 Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
[usu ADJ n]
He had delicate hands.
他有一双纤细的手。
...an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom.
长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的常青树
delicately
She was a shy, delicately pretty girl with enormous blue eyes.
她是一个害羞、娇美的女孩，长着一双大大的蓝眼睛。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](颜色)柔和的；(味道)鲜美的，清淡可口的；（气味）清香的 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...
嫩菜豆口感细腻，味道清香、淡雅。
The colours are delicate and shimmering.
这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。
delicately
...a soup delicately flavoured with nutmeg.
用肉豆蔻调出鲜味的汤
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]娇贵的；脆弱的；易碎的 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.
珊瑚虽然看上去坚固，实际上非常易碎。
...a washing machine catering for every fabric — even the most delicate.
适合洗涤各种织物的洗衣机——即使是最易损的也没问题
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]娇弱的；柔弱的 Someone who is delicate is not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily.
[usu v-link ADJ]
She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
她身体孱弱，心理上也不够稳定。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]微妙的；棘手的；需要小心处理的 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 European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests...
欧洲成员国害怕会打乱各政治利益集团间的微妙平衡。
This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity...
这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。
She turned to Mary Ann. 'This is kind of delicate. Would you excuse us for a moment?'
她转向玛丽·安：“这件事有些棘手，能让我们私下谈一会儿吗？”
delicately
Clearly, the situation remains delicately poised.
很明显，形势仍然一触即发。
...a delicately-worded memo.
措词慎重委婉的备忘录
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]技巧性很强的；注重细节的 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...
在佛罗伦萨一家医院里进行的一场耗时长、难度高的手术
Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements.
每一个动作都必须小心、准确，一点点地移动。
delicately
She picked her way delicately over the rocks.
她小心翼翼地跨着石头走。
...the delicately embroidered sheets.
刺绣精巧的床单
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deli·cate★/ˈdelɪkət; NAmEˈdelɪkət/adjective1★easily damaged or broken 易损的；易碎的；脆弱的SYN
fragile
◆delicate china teacups易碎的瓷茶杯◆The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.眼睛是人体最娇贵的器官之一。◆the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡◆Babies have very delicate skin.婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。◆a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics精细织物冷洗程序2★(of a person 人)not strong and easily becoming ill/sick 虚弱的；纤弱的◆a delicate child/constitution纤弱的孩子╱体质3★small and having a beautiful shape or appearance 纤细的；微小的；精美的；小巧玲珑的◆his delicate hands他纤细的手4★made or formed in a very careful and detailed way 精致的；精细的；精密的◆the delicate mechanisms of a clock钟的精密机件5★showing or needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment 熟练的；需要技巧的；需要小心处理的；微妙的◆I admired your delicate handling of the situation.我佩服你应付这种局面的娴熟技巧。◆a delicate problem微妙的问题◆The delicate surgical operation took five hours.这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。6★(of colours, flavours and smells 颜色、味道、气味)light and pleasant; not strong 柔和的；清淡可口的；清香的SYN
subtle
◆a delicate fragrance/flavour清新的芳香；鲜美的味道◆a river scene painted in delicate watercolours用柔和的水彩画的河景▶deli·cate·ly/ˈdelɪkətli; NAmEˈdelɪkətli/adverb◆He stepped delicately over the broken glass.他小心翼翼地跨过碎玻璃。◆delicately balanced flavours精心调配的味道deli·cate/ˈdelɪkət; NAmEˈdelɪkət/deli·cate·ly/ˈdelɪkətli; NAmEˈdelɪkətli/
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delicatedel‧i‧cate /ˈdelɪkət/ ●●○ adjective
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1needing to be dealt with carefully or sensitively in order to avoid problems or failure: There’s something I have to speak to you about – it’s a delicate matter. delicate negotiations► see thesaurus at
difficult
2easily damaged or brokenSYN fragile: delicate hand-cut glass The sun can easily damage a child’s delicate skin.3 old-fashioned someone who is delicate is hurt easily or easily becomes ill: a delicate child► see thesaurus at
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4a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful: Her wrists and ankles were slim and delicate. her delicate features5made skilfully and with attention to the smallest details: a plate with a delicate pattern of leaves6a taste, smell, or colour that is delicate is pleasant and not strong: The wine has a dry delicate flavour. a delicate pink—delicately adverb →
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