delicate
UK/'delikәt/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Easily damaged or broken; requiring careful handling; fine and subtle in quality
娇嫩的，易碎的；精致的，微妙的
n.
A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie
娇嫩的衣物（尤指内衣）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdelicateother
=delicate
Common Collocations
- 1.delicate balance微妙平衡
- 2.delicate situation敏感局面
- 3.delicate fabric精致面料
Example Sentences
- 1.
The delicate porcelain vase was carefully wrapped before shipping overseas.
- 2.
The situation required delicate handling to preserve relationships between partners.