1 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。