delicacy

美 [ˈdelɪkəsi]英 [ˈdelɪkəsi]
  • n.娇嫩;温柔;棘手;柔软(性);脆弱;周到;体贴;仔细;精美的食物

复数: delicacies

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noun

【不规则形式】pl. -ies
1

柔软(性);脆弱;娇嫩
the quality of being, or appearing to be, easy to damage or break

the delicacy of the fabric

织物的柔软性

2

仔细;温柔
the quality of being done carefully and gently

the delicacy of his touch

他那温柔的抚摸

3

周到;体贴
very careful behaviour in a difficult situation so that nobody is offended

She handled the situation with great sensitivity and delicacy.

她慎重而周到地处理了这个情况。

4

棘手;微妙
the fact that a situation is difficult and sb may be easily offended

I need to talk to you about a matter of some delicacy.

我需要与你谈个有点棘手的问题。

5

精美的食物;佳肴
a type of food considered to be very special in a particular place

local delicacies

当地的美味佳肴

delicacy

频次

  • 1
    N-UNCOUNT 娇美;精美;雅致;纤细
    Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.

    ...the delicacy of a rose.

    玫瑰的娇丽

  • 2
    N-UNCOUNT 微妙;棘手;难处理
    If you say that a situation or problem is of some delicacy, you mean that it is difficult to handle and needs careful and sensitive treatment.

    There is a matter of some delicacy which I would like to discuss...

    有件有点儿棘手的事我想要商量一下。

  • 3
    N-UNCOUNT 审慎;体贴;周到
    If someone handles a difficult situation with delicacy, they handle it very carefully, making sure that nobody is offended.

    Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy...

    两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。

  • 4
    N-COUNT 珍馐;佳肴
    A delicacy is a rare or expensive food that is considered especially nice to eat.

    Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy...

    熏鲑鱼被认为是一道昂贵的珍馐。

noun

1
lightness in movement or manner
Synonym: airiness
2
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
the daintiness of her touch
the fineness of her features
Synonym: daintiness fineness
3
subtly skillful handling of a situation
Synonym: diplomacy discreetness finesse
4
lack of physical strength
Synonym: fragility
5
smallness of stature
Synonym: slightness
6
refined taste;tact
Synonym: discretion
7
something considered choice to eat
Synonym: dainty goody kickshaw treat

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  1. He has offended me by his coarseness and then overwhelmed me with his delicacy .

    他的粗鲁冒犯了我,然而他的脆弱又叫我为之倾倒。

  2. I think it would not be very likely to promote sisterly affection or delicacy of mind .

    我以为那样做就不可能促进姐妹之间的情感,也不可能养成温柔的性格。

  3. She handled the situation with great sensitivity and delicacy .

    她慎重而周到地处理了这个情况。

  4. I need to talk to you about a matter of some delicacy .

    我需要与你谈个有点棘手的问题。

  5. There is a matter of some delicacy which I would like to discuss

    有件有点儿棘手的事我想要商量一下。

  6. 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。

  7. 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。

  8. He sensed the delicacy of the situation .

    他感觉到了形势的微妙。

  9. Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy

    两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。

  10. Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy

    熏鲑鱼被认为是一道昂贵的珍馐。

  11. The flesh of this kind of fish has exceptional delicacy .

    这种鱼的肉异常鲜美。

  12. The girl 's delicacy [ delicate health ] has always worried her parents .

    这女孩纤弱的体质一直使她的父母感到忧虑。

  13. Pheasant is a rare delicacy we seldom can enjoy .

    野鸡是我们很少能品尝到的异味美食。

  14. The actor performed with great delicacy and sensibility .

    演员的表情细腻入微。

  15. The flower-and-bird painting was executed with great delicacy .

    那幅花鸟画画得很工致。

  16. Rosier for an instant forgot the delicacy of his position .

    罗齐尔一时间忘记了他的微妙处境。

  17. Taiwan is really a heaven of delicacy , everyplace has the well-known repast .

    台湾真是个美食的天堂,各地都有著名的小吃。

  18. Its flesh has exceptional delicacies .

    它的肉异常鲜美

  19. We admired the delicacy of the craftsmanship .

    我们佩服工艺师精巧的手艺。

  20. These critters are a culinary delicacy .

    这些小动物是美味佳肴。约瑟夫·尹�BrooklynBugs厨师

  21. Study on Delicacy Management Used in Comprehensive Agricultural Development

    精细化管理在农业综合开发中的应用研究

  22. In the future it could become a delicacy again .

    将来它可能又会变成一道佳肴。

  23. Therefore , increasing attention is paid to the delicacy management of construction project .

    由此,工程项目施工精细化管理日益受到重视。

  24. She doesn 't show much delicacy of feeling for others .

    她对别人没有多大温情体贴。

  25. The Grounding and Shielding Technical Analysis on the Measurement System of Delicacy Signal

    微弱信号检测系统中的接地与屏蔽技术分析

  26. This leads to reduced cost delicacy management system become an inevitable choice for construction enterprise quality .

    这样就导致了提高质量、降低成本的精细化管理体系成了施工企业的必然选择。

  27. The delicacy of Socrates'thoughts has greatly inspired many a young person .

    苏格拉底艰深精妙的思惟对良多年青人发生了极大的影响。

  28. You will see I am a man of extreme delicacy .

    你看,我是个非常慎重婉转的人。

  29. There are parts of China where dog meat is a delicacy .

    在中国有些地方,狗肉是美食。

  30. The delicacies on the table make him mouth water

    桌上的美味佳肴馋得他直流口水