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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

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.
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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

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  • 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。

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  • ...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?”

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  • 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。

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  • 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

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