touchy
UK/'tʌtʃi/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
(of a person) easily offended or upset
（人）易怒的，敏感的
adj.
(of a situation) sensitive and needing careful handling
（情况）棘手的，需谨慎处理的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtouchtouch
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-ycharacterized by
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touch + -y = "quick to react to a touch." A touchy person flares up at the slightest contact; a touchy subject is one you can barely touch without trouble. The metaphor of a sore spot that reacts to the lightest touch runs through both senses.
Common Collocations
- 1.touchy subject敏感话题
- 2.touchy situation棘手的局面
- 3.get touchy变得敏感易怒
- 4.a bit touchy有点敏感
Example Sentences
- 1.
He's a bit touchy about his age, so don't mention it.
- 2.
Pay is a touchy subject around the office.