/ˈdelɪkət ||; ˈdɛləkət/adj1 easy to damage or break 易坏的;易碎的: delicate skin 细嫩的皮肤the delicate mechanisms of a watch 手表的精密机械结构
2 frequently ill or hurt 体弱的;易生病的: He was a delicate child and often in hospital. 他是个体弱的孩子,常常要住医院。
3 (used about colours, flavours, etc) light and pleasant; not strong (指颜色、味道等)柔和的,怡人的,淡的: a delicate shade of pale blue 柔和的淡蓝色
4 needing skilful treatment and care 需要技巧和小心处理的:
Repairing this is going to be a very delicate operation. 修理这个是一件极需要技巧的工作。 ➔delicately adv She stepped delicately over the broken glass. 她小心地跨过那些碎玻璃。