sensitivity

• 名词，指对外部刺激、情感或病原体等产生反应的敏感性质或状态，包括生理上的感受性、情感上的易受触动以及易受外界影响或感染的特性。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being sensitive, including responsiveness to external stimuli, emotional awareness, or susceptibility to pathogens.

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1. Physiological responsivenessB2formalmedical

   The capacity of an organism or organ to detect and respond to external stimuli, such as light, touch, or temperature.

   敏感性

   • The skin's sensitivity to heat can vary greatly between individuals.
   • Her eyes have a high sensitivity to bright light.
   • The test measures the sensitivity of nerve endings in the fingertips.

   同义词excitabilityirritabilityreactivityreceptivityresponsivenesssensitivenesssusceptibility

   反义词insensitivitynumbness

2. Precision of measurementB2formalscientific

   The ability of a device, instrument, or system to detect or register very small physical amounts or differences.

   灵敏度

   • The scale has a sensitivity of 0.01 grams.
   • This microphone's sensitivity allows it to pick up even the faintest sounds.
   • The sensor's sensitivity was adjusted to detect minor changes in pressure.

   同义词accuracyacuitydiscriminationprecisionresolutionresponsiveness

3. Emotional awarenessB2formal

   The ability to understand, perceive, and respond to the emotional states and feelings of oneself and others.

   情感敏感性

   • Her sensitivity to others' feelings makes her a great counselor.
   • He showed great sensitivity when dealing with the grieving family.
   • Emotional sensitivity is a key trait for effective leadership.

   同义词compassionempathyfeelingperceptivenessresponsivenesssensibilityunderstanding

   反义词callousnessinsensitivityunfeelingness

4. Susceptibility to pathogensB2formalmedical

   The degree to which an individual or organism is vulnerable to infection by a specific pathogen.

   病原体易感性

   • Elderly people often have increased sensitivity to influenza viruses.
   • The patient's sensitivity to the bacteria was confirmed by the test.
   • Vaccination can reduce sensitivity to certain diseases.

   同义词liabilitypredispositionpronenesssusceptibilityvulnerability

   反义词immunityresistance

5. Interpersonal perceptivenessC1formal

   The ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes in the emotional or social atmosphere of an interpersonal environment.

   人际敏感度

   • His sensitivity to the mood in the room helped him avoid a conflict.
   • She has a remarkable sensitivity to the needs of her team members.
   • Cultural sensitivity is essential when working in diverse groups.

   同义词awarenessdelicacydiscernmentempathyinsightintuitionperceptivenessresponsivenesstactunderstanding

   反义词insensitivityobtuseness