delicate
['delikit]
adj.微妙的, 精美的, 纤细的, 脆弱的, 敏锐的, 美味的
例句与用法:
She wears a dress with delicate lace.
她穿了一件带有精致花边的裙子。
The surgeon is performing a delicate operation.
那位外科医生正在做一个很精细的手术。
He persecuted me with various delicate questions.
他用种种微妙的问题把我难倒了。
The scientist needs some delicate instruments.
这位科学家需要一些精密的仪器。
Her delicate health needs great care.
她娇弱的身体需要小心照料。
The international situation is very delicate at present.
目前的国际形势极其微妙。
词形变化:
副词: delicately | 名词: delicateness |
a.
1. 脆的, 易碎的; 娇贵的
Take care with these delicate flowers.
当心这些娇嫩的鲜花。
2. 纤弱的, 娇弱的
She is in delicate health.
她身体虚弱。
3. 精美的, 雅致的
4. 需要小心处理的; 微妙的; 棘手的
In such a delicate situation I have to weigh my words.
在这样微妙的情形下, 我必须权衡一下我的话。
5. 鲜美的; 清淡可口的
6. 敏锐的, 灵敏的
7. 纤细的; 细长的; 柔软的
She has long delicate fingers.
她有着长而纤细的手指。
delicate
形容词比较级:more delicate
形容词最高级:most delicate
词形变化:
副词: delicately | 名词: delicateness |
同义词:
fine | frail | fragile | dainty | soft | light | subtle | mild | sensitive | tender | exquisite | aesthetic | sticky | slight | precarious | ethereal | aristocratic | gossamer | breakable | puny | ailing | feminine | flimsy | delicious | petticoat | aerial | faint | precise | graceful | refined | difficult | tricky | tactful | diplomatic | ticklish | touchy | finespun |
反义词:
indelicate | rude | crude | coarse | gross | rugged |
词义辨析:
同义:
a.柔和的; 精美的; 脆弱的
mild
soft
fine
exquisite
dainty
frail
light
fragile
sensitive
tender
同义参见:
breakable
puny
precarious
feminine
petticoat
aesthetic
aerial
subtle
light2
ethereal
aristocratic
delicious
gossamer
fine1
ailing
frail1
flimsy
tender1
sticky
slight
反义:
a.脆的; 雅致的; 灵敏的
crude
gross
indelicate
coarse
rude
反义参见:
robust
delicate['delikət]adj.1.■(食物)美味可口的,鲜美的,清淡可口的2.■(光、色等)柔和的,淡色的3.■(气味)清淡的4.■(声音等)柔和的;悠扬的5.■精细的,纤细的,纤巧的;细长的,娇嫩的,柔软的;清秀的,娇美的6.■纤弱的,娇弱的,虚弱的,病弱的,娇气的7.■精美的;雅致的,精致的8.■微细的,微小的,细微的;难以区别的9.■易损坏的,易碎的,脆的;娇贵的10.■微妙的;棘手的;需要小心(或慎重)处理的;危急的11.■精明老练的,机智的12.■灵敏的,敏感的,敏锐的;(仪器等)精密的13.■灵巧的,熟练的,娴熟的,高明的;优美的;细腻的14.■明事理的,明辨是非的15.■体谅的,体贴的;细心的,周密的,考虑周到的16.■骛持的,过分拘泥的;过分高雅的;(对粗俗行为等)易反感的17.■不失礼的18.■令人愉快的,使人惬意的,合意的19.■[废语]骄奢淫逸的n.1.■[古语、诗歌用语]精美的食物,佳肴2.■[废语]3.■乐事;奢侈品4.■奢侈的人近义词daintyexquisite反义词grosscrudecoarsebe in a delicate condition(或state of health)[口语]怀孕
delicatedelicate[ˈdelikit]adj.1.■精美的, 精致的, 精巧的2.■优美的, 优雅的, 奢华的3.■纤细的, 脆弱的, 柔和的4.■美味的, 鲜美的5.■敏感的, (仪器等)灵敏的; 精密的6.■微妙的, 需慎重考虑的, 需慎重处理的7.■贤淑的, 清淡的8.■关心的; 得体的a delicate piece of embroidery精致的刺绣品delicate feeling温情delicate colors柔和的颜色The international situation is very delicate atpresent.当前的国际形势十分微妙。He has a delicate sense ofsmell.他嗅觉灵敏。
继承用法delicatelyadv.delicatenessn.
参考词汇delicate;dainty;exquisite;均指“精致优美的”。1.■delicate 指“织物的组织、肌肉的肌理等的纤细柔软、本质的优美或结构中的精密, 使感官或心灵感到舒适而愉快的”, 如:a delicate work一件精美的作品。2.■dainty 指“小巧玲珑, 结构完善, 有一种使视觉或味觉感觉愉快的美”, 如:a dainty dress非常精致的衣服。3.■exquisite语气比以上两词强, 指“精美而高尚的”, 如; exquisite craftsmanship精湛的技艺。
adjective
- very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
细腻的;精巧的,精美的,精致的
■(of colour) subtle and subdued
柔和的,细微的
delicate pastel shades.
柔和的蜡笔色彩。
■(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured
(食物,饮料)清淡的,鲜美的
a delicate, sweet flavour.
清甜的味道。 - easily broken or damaged; fragile
易碎的,易坏的,脆弱的
delicate china.
易碎的瓷器。
■(of a person, animal, or plant) susceptible to illness or adverse conditions
(人,动物,植物)病弱的,柔弱的
his delicate health.
他脆弱的身体。
■(of a state or condition) easily upset or damaged
(状态,条件)脆弱的
owls have a delicate balance with their habitat.
猫头鹰对栖息地很挑剔。 - requiring sensitive or careful handling
难以处理的,微妙的
delicate negotiations.
微妙的谈判。
■(of a person or an action) tactful and considerate
(人,行为)巧妙的,周到的
the most delicate tact was called for.
需要最巧妙的手法。
■skilful and finely judged; deft
灵巧的,灵敏的
his delicate ball-playing skills.
他灵巧的球技。
■(of an instrument) highly sensitive
(仪器)灵敏的
- (informal)a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric
(非正式)精致的织物(或衣服)
in a delicate condition
- (archaic)pregnant
(古)身怀六甲
delicately
adverb
delicateness
noun
语源
- late Middle English (in the sense 'delightful, charming'): from French délicat or Latin delicatus, of unknown origin. Senses also expressed in Middle English (now obsolete) include 'voluptuous', 'self-indulgent', 'fastidious', and 'effeminate'
delicate
形容词 delicate:
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
easily hurt
同义词:soft
developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
同义词:finespun
difficult to handle; requiring great tact
of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely
delicate
■The 'Eastern'Mark Twain can be delicate to the point of prudery.
“东部的”马克·吐温竟可以严谨到一本正经的程度。
■A young woman of delicate, dreamy features looked up at me.
一个眉目纤秀、令人喜爱的少女在看着我。
■A critic's delicate perception.
一个评论家敏锐的洞察力
■Even a feather will turn a delicate scale.
一台精密的天平能称出即使是一片羽毛的重量
■A very delicate game gem of a Kind.
一款非常精致的宝石对对碰游戏.
■Then came the same delicate pulling touch again.
不久又发生了那同样的小心的一扯。
■But, like the TV, it was a delicate balance.
不过,就像放电视机一样,这是一种微妙的平衡。
■Lily's methods were more delicate.
丽莉的手腕要高明得多。
■You will see five delicate pavilions.
五座精美的亭子跃然眼前。
■The body is a delicate machine.
人体是一部精致的机器。
■When people are ill they need delicate food.
人生病时,需要清淡的食物。
■The human body is a delicate machine.
人的身体就好比一台精密的机器.
■Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept garde .
仔细留心法国人对于细节的留心。
■From a child, he has been delicate.
他从小就很柔弱。
■He wrote the powerful poem with a delicate touch.
他以神来之笔创作出雄浑的诗篇。
■He was very delicate as a child.
他做为一个孩子,很容易生
■He has a delicate sense ofsmell.
他嗅觉灵敏。
■He slid over the delicate subject.
他对那个困难问题一点而过。
■He has a delicate taste in wines.
他对酒类有敏锐的鉴赏力。
■He nursed his delicate orchids.
他悉心照料精致的兰花。
■He wants to take the nurture of that delicate child.
他想去照料那个纤弱的孩子。
■His imagination was lively, and his frame of body delicate.
他想象丰富而体格羸弱。
■He was a most artistic and delicate writer.
他是个最优雅细腻的作家。
■He had a small face with delicate features.
他有一张长着精致五官的小巧的脸。
■He had a surprisingly delicate touch.
他生花的妙笔令人惊讶。
■He touched the delicate petals with gentle fingers.
他用手指轻轻触摸娇嫩的花瓣。
■He persecuted me with various delicate questions.
他用种种微妙的问题把我难倒了。
■He made a delicate small box using sandalwood.
他用黄檀制作了一个精美的小盒子。
■His sister was less delicate.
他的妹妹可没那么用心周到。
■He told me to say many thingsall so delicate, so discriminating.
他要我说的话多着呢--都是很微妙很有见识的话。
■He had delicate, almost feminine, features.
他面目清秀,跟女性差不多。
■And it comes at a delicate moment.
何况这次大选所处的时间非常微妙。
■You have a delicate ear for music.
你很会欣赏音乐。
■H - delicate instruments requires deftness.
使用精巧仪器需要熟练。
■Be careful with those delicate plates.
使用那些细巧的盘子要小心。
■Paul was rather a delicate boy, subject to bronchitis.
保罗是个相当娇弱的孩子,容易患支气管炎。
■Orchid Hill Delicate Titou, Shilin phase.
兰花山玲珑剔透,石林相间。
■Its delicate aroma is sweet and appealing.
其微妙的香气是甜的吸引力。
■The delicate package arrived intact.
内放精致易碎物品的包裹完好无损地到达。
■Caleb was too delicate to specify Mr. Featherstone.
凯莱布是个细心人,他故意不提到费瑟斯通先生。
■Flying like, carving delicate, unpretentious.
力士像,威风凛凛,刚劲雄健;
■Cartier replica appeals to the most delicate taste.
卡地亚有着其独特的品味。
■But now the delicate work is finished.
可是后来,这个细致的工作总算做完了。
■Hagen and Johnny smiled at this delicate thrust.
哈根和约翰尼对这个微妙的进展微笑。
■Business negotiations are a delicate matter.
商务谈判是一件十分微妙的事情。
■In all the delicate negotiations, the diplomat never put a foot wrong.
在微妙的谈判中,这位外交家从未出过差错。
■It is difficult to convey delicate shade of meaning in a translation.
在译文中传达意义上精微的差别是很不容易的。
■In such a delicate situation I have to weigh my word.
在这样微妙的情形下,我必须斟酌一下我的话。
■In such a delicate situation one has to weigh one's words.
在这种精妙情况下,词句必须斟酌。
■A delicate daffodil sprang up from the fissure.
地缝里开出了一朵娇艳的黄水仙。