sensitivity
UK/.sensә'tiviti/US
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Definitions
n.
The quality of being quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or stimuli
敏感性，灵敏度
n.
Awareness of and delicacy toward others' feelings
（对他人感受的）体贴，敏锐
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsensitivfeel, perceive, be aware
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=sensitivity
The noun of sensitive (sens 'feel' + -itive). It just names the quality of being sensitive — quick to feel or react. See sensitive for the root story.
Common Collocations
- 1.cultural sensitivity文化敏感性
- 2.emotional sensitivity情感敏感性
- 3.sensitivity to pain对疼痛的敏感度
- 4.sensitivity training敏感性培训
Example Sentences
- 1.
The test has a high sensitivity to even tiny traces of the virus.
- 2.
He handled the topic with great sensitivity and care.