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kid-glove

/ˈkɪd ˌɡlʌv/

翻译: 形容对待某种情况或某人时极其小心、谨慎、体贴,以避免冒犯或造成伤害。

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adjective

/ˈkɪd ˌɡlʌv/C2formal
  • zh形容对待某种情况或某人时极其小心、谨慎、体贴,以避免冒犯或造成伤害。

Describes a manner of handling a situation or person with extreme care, caution, and sensitivity, often to avoid causing offense or harm.

  1. Tactful and carefulC1formal

    Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people, often to avoid causing offense or upset.

    zh圆通而谨慎

    • The manager used a kid-glove approach when discussing the employee's performance issues.
    • She handled the delicate situation with kid-glove diplomacy.
    • The negotiator employed kid-glove tactics to reach a peaceful agreement.

    同义词carefulconsideratedelicatediplomaticdiscreetgentleprudentsensitivesofttactful

    反义词bluntclumsyinsensitiveroughtactless

词形
  • more kid-glove comparative form
  • most kid-glove superlative form