delicacy

🇬🇧 UK/'delikәsi/🇺🇸 US
GREB2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being delicate; a rare or choice food; sensitivity in handling difficult situations

精致;美味佳肴;微妙,棘手

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
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Common Collocations

  • 1.fine delicacy精美佳肴
  • 2.culinary delicacy烹饪珍品

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The delicacy of the silk fabric requires special handling during washing.

  • 2.

    Caviar is considered a delicacy in many fine dining establishments worldwide.

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