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1. Oxford Dictionary

   delicate

   • IPA[ˈdɛlɪkət]

   英式

   • adj.
     very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality；(of colour) subtle and subdued
   • n.
     a delicate fabric or garment
2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   adj.

   形容詞

   • 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality a delicate lace shawl 同義詞 fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, airy, ... 更多elegant, graceful, flimsy, gauzy, filmy, floaty, gossamer, diaphanous, chiffony, silky, wispy, thin, insubstantial, papery反義詞 crude, coarse
   • ▪ (of colour) subtle and subdued delicate pastel shades 同義詞 subtle, soft, subdued, muted, pastel, ... 更多pale, light反義詞 bold, vibrant, lurid
   • ▪ (of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured a delicate, sweet flavour
   • 2. easily broken or damaged; fragile delicate china 同義詞 fragile, breakable, easily broken/damaged, frail, frangible, ... 更多eggshell反義詞 strong, durable
   • ▪ susceptible to illness or adverse conditions his delicate health 同義詞 sickly, in poor health, unhealthy, valetudinarian, frail, ... 更多feeble, weak, weakly, debilitated, unwell, infirm, ailing, poorly, informalnesh反義詞 healthy, strong, robust
   • ▪ (of a state or condition) easily upset or affected owls have a delicate balance with their habitat
   • 3. requiring sensitive or careful handling delicate negotiations 同義詞 difficult, tricky, sensitive, ticklish, awkward, ... 更多problematic, problematical, touchy, prickly, controversial, emotive, embarrassing, informalsticky, dicey反義詞 uncontroversial
   • ▪ tactful and considerate a delicate approach is needed 同義詞 careful, considerate, sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, ... 更多discreet, gentle, kid-glove, softly-softly反義詞 inept, clumsy, insensitive
   • ▪ skilful and finely judged; deft his delicate ball-playing skills 同義詞 deft, dexterous, skilled, skilful, expert, ... 更多finely judged, adept, adroit, neat, slick, informalnifty反義詞 clumsy, inept
   • ▪ (of an instrument) highly sensitive. 同義詞 sensitive, precision, precise, accurate, exact

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. informal a delicate fabric or garment the delicates cycle of a washing machine

   片語

   • in a delicate condition