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delicate
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of DELICATE
[more delicate; most delicate]
1
a : easily broken or damaged易碎的；易损坏的
- The cup is very delicate [=fragile], so please handle it carefully.这个杯子很容易碎，所以请轻拿轻放。
- delicate flowers娇嫩的花朵
b : easily injured, hurt, or made sick易受伤的；娇弱的
- Her health is very delicate. [=frail]她的身体很娇弱。
- He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.他的胃很虚弱，经常会在旅行时不舒服。
2
a : attractive and made up of small or fine parts精美的；雅致的
- The fabric has a delicate floral print.那件织品上有雅致的印花。
- a small boy with delicate (facial) features容貌秀气的小男孩
- She has delicate hands. [=small and attractive hands]她有一双纤细的手。
b : very carefully and beautifully made（做工）精美的，雅致的
- We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows.我们把制作精美的蕾丝窗帘挂在了窗户上。
- The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings.墓碑上饰有精致的雕刻。
3
: attractive because of being soft, gentle, light, etc. : pleasant or attractive in a way that is not too strong柔和的；清香的；清淡的
- the delicate flavor of the wine葡萄酒的淡香味
- a delicate perfume/sauce清淡的香水/调味汁
- a delicate color柔和的色彩
4
: easily disturbed or upset脆弱的；易心烦意乱的
- Many people struggle to maintain the delicate balance between work and family.许多人尽力保持工作与家庭之间微妙的平衡。
- The violence in the film offended her delicate sensibilities.这部影片中的暴力场面刺激了她脆弱的感情。
- The movie is not for delicate [=squeamish] people.这部影片不适合神经脆弱的人观看。
5
: requiring special care or skill : difficult to manage or do well需要小心处理的；棘手的
- The doctor performed the delicate operation.医生做完了那台极为复杂的手术。
- This is a delicate situation that needs to be handled carefully.这是个棘手的情况，需要谨慎处理。
- The situation calls for a very delicate approach.这种情况需要用审慎的方式来处理。
— delicately
adverb- a delicately carved tomb雕刻精细的墓碑
- a delicately flavored ginger sauce味道清新的姜汁
- This situation must be handled delicately.这种情况必须审慎处理。
del·i·cate ˈde-li-kət 
delicately adverb
Example Sentences
Adjective He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling. The fabric has a delicate floral print. We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows. The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings. the delicate flavor of the wine
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Barker, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The design element points up the delicate balance between Jeep's long heritage as a rugged off-road brand and the future demands for environmental sensitivity. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The one thing all chefs that are veterans of chiles en nogada season agree on is that the recipe calls for perseverance and requires attention to the delicate balance of flavors. Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And as the past couple of weeks have shown, there’s a delicate balance that cybersecurity providers can reach between free speech and censorship. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The combination of pseudo-psychedelic paint and functional, dirt-ready upgrades required a delicate balance in execution. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 The combination creates a delicate balance for the first-year Gators coach, especially with backup Jack Miller III expected to miss at least two games following thumb surgery. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 However, in the medium-long term, key stakeholders must ensure that the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the managing of undesirable actions is carefully managed. Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 This requires a delicate balance between engaging smart, predictive technologies, such as ML and AI, and honoring the ethical standards that build trust between brands and customers. Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Zakat Foundation of America considers orphans up to 18 years of age to account for the delicate and day-to-day nature of young people unfortunately left to their own devices with often little to no resources to access. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Unlike a sheet mask or a traditional skincare face mask, these patches are formulated specifically for your delicate under eyes to target eye-specific issues like fine lines and crow's feet. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 On the global stage, China has attempted to straddle a delicate, if impossible line, of upholding its values of national sovereignty while also not condemning Russia, a geopolitical partner, for the deadly invasion of Ukraine. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2022 They are infused with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow extract, which help hydrate, depuff and soften the delicate under eye area. Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2021 Boyd suggests turning the item inside out, and agrees that using a mesh bag—which also comes in handy for washing delicates and lingerie—to protect from friction and snagging is best. Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020 The two steam levels, high for sturdy fabrics and low for delicates and the option to use it dry with no steam at all, helped it compete with the corded irons in our tests. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019 Woolite is a home run, along with any other detergents geared toward delicates. Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020 See More
Adjective
Newcomer Gray does wonderfully in the role, keeping the character’s prickly edges and underlying vulnerability in delicate balance throughout, while tackling the performance scenes like a pro. Andrew Barker, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The design element points up the delicate balance between Jeep's long heritage as a rugged off-road brand and the future demands for environmental sensitivity. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The one thing all chefs that are veterans of chiles en nogada season agree on is that the recipe calls for perseverance and requires attention to the delicate balance of flavors. Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 And as the past couple of weeks have shown, there’s a delicate balance that cybersecurity providers can reach between free speech and censorship. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 The combination of pseudo-psychedelic paint and functional, dirt-ready upgrades required a delicate balance in execution. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 The combination creates a delicate balance for the first-year Gators coach, especially with backup Jack Miller III expected to miss at least two games following thumb surgery. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 However, in the medium-long term, key stakeholders must ensure that the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the managing of undesirable actions is carefully managed. Alex Tapscott, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 This requires a delicate balance between engaging smart, predictive technologies, such as ML and AI, and honoring the ethical standards that build trust between brands and customers. Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun
The formula combines CeraVe’s usual suspects (ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide) with peptides and caffeine that firm and brighten skin around the delicate under eyes. Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The Zakat Foundation of America considers orphans up to 18 years of age to account for the delicate and day-to-day nature of young people unfortunately left to their own devices with often little to no resources to access. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Unlike a sheet mask or a traditional skincare face mask, these patches are formulated specifically for your delicate under eyes to target eye-specific issues like fine lines and crow's feet. Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 On the global stage, China has attempted to straddle a delicate, if impossible line, of upholding its values of national sovereignty while also not condemning Russia, a geopolitical partner, for the deadly invasion of Ukraine. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2022 They are infused with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and marshmallow extract, which help hydrate, depuff and soften the delicate under eye area. Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2021 Boyd suggests turning the item inside out, and agrees that using a mesh bag—which also comes in handy for washing delicates and lingerie—to protect from friction and snagging is best. Alexandra Ilyashov, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2020 The two steam levels, high for sturdy fabrics and low for delicates and the option to use it dry with no steam at all, helped it compete with the corded irons in our tests. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019 Woolite is a home run, along with any other detergents geared toward delicates. Shelby Deering, Country Living, 7 Feb. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English delicat, from Latin delicatus given to self-indulgence, fastidious, subtly pleasing, not robust; akin to Latin delicere to allure
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of delicate was in the 14th century adjective
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