Id | ESLPod_0477_WE_0628 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 477 |
Episode Title | Planning a Gourmet Meal |
Phrase | delicacy |
Text | The word "delicacy," in this podcast, means a food that is delicious and not very common, often because it is very expensive and difficult to make: "In some Asian countries, shark fin soup is a delicacy." Doing something "with delicacy" means doing something carefully so that one doesn't hurt or shock another person: "He spoke with great delicacy, carefully considering how his audience would react to each word he was saying." The word "delicate" means fragile, or easily broken or hurt: "That's a very delicate vase. Please be careful with it." Someone with "delicate features" has a small, elegant, and beautiful face: "It's unusual to see a hockey player with such delicate features." Finally, the word "delicate" can mean something that is gentle or weak, but very pleasant or pretty: "She painted the walls in her baby's room a delicate pink color." |
Topics | Food + Drink |
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