delicate

delicate

1. （物体）精致的；易碎的；娇嫩的
2. （事物）微妙的；复杂的；棘手的
3. （人）敏感的；体贴的；温柔的
4. （颜色、味道）精致的；淡雅的
5. （健康）虚弱的；易受伤的；脆弱的

1. （食品）精美的菜肴
2. （织物）精美的薄纱；蕾丝

词语辨析：

delicate vs. fragile

这两个词都可以表示“易碎的”，但delicate更侧重于指物体因结构精细或材质脆弱而容易损坏，而fragile则更强调易碎性。

delicate vs. subtle

这两个词都可以表示“微妙的”，但delicate更常指事物的微妙、复杂或棘手的性质，而subtle更强调微妙、难以捉摸的品质。

词汇扩充：

1. delicately（副词）
2. delicateness（名词）

近义词：

fine, exquisite, subtle, fragile, sensitive

反义词：

rough, tough, robust, sturdy

柯林斯词典解释：

adjective

1. If you describe a situation or problem as delicate, you mean that it needs to be dealt with carefully and sensitively in order to avoid problems or failure.
2. If you describe a person or their behaviour as delicate, you mean that they are gentle and careful in the way they behave or do things.
3. If you describe something as delicate, you mean that it is attractive because it has been made with great skill and precision.
4. If you describe a colour or a flavour as delicate, you mean that it is pleasant and not strong or intense.
5. If someone is in a delicate condition, they are ill and weak.

noun

1. A delicate is a small, beautifully cooked or prepared piece of food.
2. Delicates are delicate fabrics, especially ones that you need to be very careful about how you wash.

牛津词典解释：

adjective

1. Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
2. Delicate colors are light and have been mixed with other colors to make them seem soft or pale.
3. Very subtle or fine, as in perception or distinction.
4. Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
5. Of or concerning delicate matters; requiring tactful handling.
6. Very sensitive, with great finesse.
7. Requiring sensitive or careful handling.
8. Characterized by a sensitive or, sometimes excessive, concern for others.
9. Requiring tact, discretion, or careful handling.
10. Delicate fabrics are made of very thin or light material.
11. Characterized by or needing skillful treatment; not easily analyzed or described.
12. Of or concerning the human body or its appearance or health.

noun

1. A delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric.
2. (British) A light, usually sweet, pudding or dish.

用法：

delicate作为形容词时，常用来描述物体、事物、人或颜色等的特征。作为名词时，常用来指食品或织物。

例句：

1. The flowers are delicate and fragrant.
2. This is a very delicate matter, and it needs to be handled with care.
3. She has a delicate touch and plays the piano beautifully.
4. The cake was decorated with delicate lace patterns.
5. I have a delicate stomach, so I can't eat spicy food.
6. He is in a delicate state of health and needs to rest.
7. Would you like to try some of the chef's delicate creations?
8. She wore a delicate silk scarf around her neck.
9. She delicately picked up the fragile vase and put it on the shelf.
10. The diplomat handled the delicate negotiations skillfully.