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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   delicate

   • IPA[ˈdeləkət]

   美式

   • adj.
     very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality；(of a color or a scent) subtle and subdued
   • n.
     a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric
2. • 釋義
   • 相關詞
   • 片語

   adj.

   形容詞

   • 1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality a spider's web, strong yet delicate 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 a color or a scent) subtle and subdued delicate pastel shades a delicate fragrance 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 flavored a delicate cream sauce
   • 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
   • ▪ (of a person, animal, or plant) 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 damaged 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
   • ▪ (of a person or an action) tactful and considerate the most delicate tact was called for 同義詞 careful, considerate, sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, ... 更多discreet, gentle, kid-glove, softly-softly反義詞 inept, clumsy, insensitive
   • ▪ skillful and finely judged; deft his delicate ball-playing skills 同義詞 deft, dexterous, skilled, skillful, 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 made of such fabric the delicates cycle of a washing machine

   in a delicate condition

   • ph.
     pregnant

   Oxford American Dictionary

   in a delicate condition

   • ph.
     pregnant

   Oxford Dictionary

   片語

   • in a delicate condition
3. • 更多解釋

   delicate

   • IPA[ˈdɛlɪkət]

   英式

   • adj.
     very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: a delicate lace shawl
   • n.
     a delicate fabric or garment: the delicates cycle of a washing machine

   Oxford Dictionary