0 needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged -- 脆弱的;娇嫩的
Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised. 桃子的表皮很娇嫩,容易碰伤。
Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter. 娇贵的植物需要在温室里过冬。
delicate china 易碎的瓷器
Molly's health has always been delicate (= she gets sick easily). 莫莉的身体一直都很娇弱。
Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process. 修复受损神经的手术/过程需要非常小心谨慎。
1 a situation. matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid trouble or offence -- 微妙的形势(问题,时刻等)
I need to speak to you about a delicate matter. 我要跟你谈一件很棘手的事情。
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage. 工资谈判已经到了微妙的关头/阶段。
Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their students and letting them discover things for themselves. 教师需要在向学生传授知识和引导学生自己去探索之间找到一个微妙的平衡点。
4 having a thin, attractive shape -- 纤细的,细长的
With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error.
If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation.
She's got a very delicate stomach and doesn't eat spicy food.
This news has ruptured the delicate peace between the rival groups.
The introduction of the tube into the artery is a very delicate procedure.