1. | 易损的；易碎的；脆弱的easily damaged or broken |
delicate china teacups 易碎的瓷茶杯 | |
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. 眼睛是人体最娇弱的器官之一。 | |
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest 热带雨林极易被破坏的生态平衡 | |
Babies have very delicate skin. 婴儿的皮肤非常娇嫩。 | |
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics 精细织物冷洗程序 |
2. | 虚弱的；纤弱的not strong and easily becoming ill/sick |
a delicate child/constitution 纤弱的孩子╱体质 |
3. | 纤细的；微小的；精美的；小巧玲珑的small and having a beautiful shape or appearance |
his delicate hands 他纤细的手 |
4. | 精致的；精细的；精密的made or formed in a very careful and detailed way |
the delicate mechanisms of a clock 钟的精密机件 |
5. | 熟练的；需要技巧的；需要小心处理的；微妙的showing or needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment |
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. 我佩服你应付这种局面的娴熟技巧。 | |
a delicate problem 微妙的问题 | |
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. 这精细的外科手术花了五个小时。 |
6. | 柔和的；清淡可口的；清香的light and pleasant; not strong |
a delicate fragrance/flavour 清新的芳香；鲜美的味道 | |
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours 用柔和的水彩画的河景 |
