delicate

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delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adjective

delicate

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

adjective

Learner's definition of DELICATE

[more delicate; most delicate]

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。

a : attractive and made up of small or fine parts精美的；雅致的

b : very carefully and beautifully made（做工）精美的，雅致的

: 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

: 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。

: 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