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delicate adj.精巧的,精致的,病弱的,脆弱的,微妙的,棘手的,灵敏的,精密的 A delicate situation. A delicate balance. A delicate child. A delicate lace design. A delicate taste. Sometimes the word implies intricate beauty and at other times fragility. Delicate can have negative overtones: A delicate situation is a tricky one. A delicate balance describes an agreement that might turn sour any moment. A delicate child may cry easily. But delicate can also refer to things that are very lovely and hard to reproduce: a delicate lace collar on a dress stands out. A delicate flavor, like pomegranate peach mint sauce, makes salad — or vanilla ice cream — much more delicious. ★★☆☆☆ 2002.2

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['delikət] Delicate things, like a flower, a necklace or someone’s feelings are fragile, easily broken and often quite beautiful. …… can fulfill delicate tasks like performing brain surgery. 1[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delicatelyShe 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。2[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3[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4[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。5[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？”delicatelyClearly, 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6[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。delicatelyShe 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

英语单词	delicate
英美音标	['delikət]
中文释义	adj.精巧的,精致的,病弱的,脆弱的,微妙的,棘手的,灵敏的,精密的
vocab简明	Delicate things, like a flower, a necklace or someone’s feelings are fragile, easily broken and often quite beautiful.
vocab扩展	A delicate situation. A delicate balance. A delicate child. A delicate lace design. A delicate taste. Sometimes the word implies intricate beauty and at other times fragility. Delicate can have negative overtones: A delicate situation is a tricky one. A delicate balance describes an agreement that might turn sour any moment. A delicate child may cry easily. But delicate can also refer to things that are very lovely and hard to reproduce: a delicate lace collar on a dress stands out. A delicate flavor, like pomegranate peach mint sauce, makes salad — or vanilla ice cream — much more delicious.
真题原句	…… can fulfill delicate tasks like performing brain surgery.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [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。 2 [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 3 [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 4 [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。 5 [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 6 [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
来源	2002.2

Delicate Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Ly Delicately Lace Situation Balance