delicate

• 形容事物纤细、脆弱、容易损坏或需要小心处理；也可指精致细腻，或指需要谨慎对待的微妙情况。

Describes something that is fine, fragile, or easily damaged; can also refer to a situation requiring careful handling.

1. Easily broken or damagedB1formal

   Fragile or requiring careful handling.

   脆弱的

   • Be careful with that glass; it's very delicate.
   • The delicate antique vase was wrapped in bubble wrap.
   • Delicate fabrics like silk need special care when washing.

   同义词breakablebrittledaintyflimsyfragilefrail

   反义词durablehardyrobuststrongsturdytough

2. Subtle or fineB1formal

   Very fine, subtle, or refined in texture, taste, or quality.

   细腻

   • The dish has a delicate flavor of herbs and lemon.
   • She has a delicate sense of smell.
   • The painting shows delicate brushwork.

   同义词daintyetherealexquisitefinegracefulintricaterefinedsubtle

   反义词coarsecrudegrossharshrough

3. Sensitive or requiring tactB2formal

   Requiring careful or sensitive handling, especially in social situations.

   微妙的

   • This is a delicate matter that needs to be discussed privately.
   • He handled the delicate situation with great diplomacy.
   • The negotiations are at a delicate stage.

   同义词awkwardintricatesensitiveslipperysubtletactfultouchytricky

4. Frail or weak in healthB2formal

   Easily made ill or having a weak constitution.

   虚弱的

   • The child has a delicate constitution and catches colds easily.
   • She has been in delicate health since the operation.
   • The elderly man is too delicate to travel long distances.

   同义词ailingfeeblefrailinfirmsicklyunhealthyweak

   反义词hardyhealthyrobuststrongsturdytough