"delicate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脆弱的
• 精致的
• 微妙的

Definition

如果某样东西是 delicate，它很容易损坏，外观柔和精致，或者因为情况敏感而需要小心处理。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于物品（'delicate skin', 'delicate fabric'）、味道（'a delicate taste'）和情况（'a delicate issue'）。谈到敏感话题时，'delicate' 常表示说话要谨慎。它比单纯的 'fragile' 更有细腻、讲究的感觉。

Examples

Be careful with that glass vase. It's very delicate.

小心那个玻璃花瓶。它很**脆弱**。

This baby has delicate skin.

这个婴儿的皮肤很**娇嫩**。

We need a delicate touch to fix this old painting.

修复这幅旧画需要**细致**的手法。

It's a delicate subject, so let's choose our words carefully.

这是个**敏感**的话题，所以我们说话要谨慎。

The sauce has a delicate flavor that goes well with fish.

这种酱汁有一种**细腻**的味道，很适合搭配鱼。

She handled the delicate situation better than anyone expected.

她处理这场**棘手而敏感的**情况，比任何人预想的都要好。