dainty

• 形容事物小巧精致、优雅漂亮或整洁得体。

Describes something that is delicately small, pretty, or neat.

1. Delicately small and prettyB2formal

   Having a small, delicate, and attractive appearance.

   精致小巧

   • She wore a dainty necklace with a tiny pearl.
   • The dainty flowers bloomed in the spring garden.
   • He admired her dainty handwriting on the note.

   同义词delicateelegantexquisitefinegracefulneatpetitepretty

   反义词awkwardclumsycoarsegracelessungainly

2. Fastidious or refinedC1formal

   Showing refined taste or being particular about food, manners, or appearance.

   挑剔讲究

   • She was a dainty eater, taking small bites.
   • His dainty manners impressed the guests at the dinner party.
   • The cat was dainty about which fish it would eat.

   同义词delicatediscriminatingelegantfastidiousfussyniceparticularrefinedscrupuloustasteful

   反义词boorishcoarsecrudegrossindelicateuncouthvulgar

• 名词，指精致、小巧、常带有奇巧之处的食物，尤指甜食或咸味点心。

A noun referring to a small, delicate, and often fancy food item, especially a sweet or savory treat.

1. Small, delicate food itemB2formal

   A small, choice, and often sweet food item, such as a cake or candy.

   点心

   • The table was covered with dainties for the afternoon tea.
   • She offered her guests a selection of dainties.
   • The bakery specializes in French dainties.

   同义词bonbondelicacymorselsweetmeattidbittreat