delicacy

英['delɪkəsi] 美['delɪkəsi]
  • n. 柔弱;精致;优雅;谨慎;佳肴
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星级词汇:
  • delamination n.分离成层;裂为薄层;脱层;剥离
Noun:
  1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance;

    "the daintiness of her touch"
    "the fineness of her features"

  2. something considered choice to eat

  3. refined taste; tact

  4. smallness of stature

  5. lack of physical strength

  6. subtly skillful handling of a situation

  7. lightness in movement or manner

1. He's shown considerable delicacy and tact in feeling the public mood.
他在体察民情方面表现得相当周到和练达。

来自柯林斯例句

2. It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.
应付这种局面需要刚柔并济。

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3. Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy.
两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。

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4. Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy.
熏鲑鱼被认为是一道昂贵的珍馐。

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5. the delicacy of the fabric
织物的柔软性

来自《权威词典》

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. The delicacy of his health alarmed us all.
      他虚弱的身体使我们大家都很担忧。
    2. The Chinese palace lanterns are famous for their delicacy.
      中国的宫灯以精巧闻名。
    3. Her act shows a complete want of delicacy.
      她的行为显得极不优雅。
    4. Religion is a subject that must be approached with great delicacy.
      宗教是一个必须慎重处理的问题。
    5. He provided local delicacies for his guests' meal.
      他用当地的美味佳肴来招待客人。
    6. Caviar is a delicacy, but few children fancy it.
      鱼子酱是一种精美的食品,但只有很少孩子喜欢它。