delicate
adjective
Definitions of delicate adjective
fragility(脆弱)
- B2
easily damaged or needing careful handling
脆弱的；嬌嫩的
This antique vase is very delicate and needs to be handled with care.
這個古董花瓶非常脆弱，需要小心處理。
A baby’s skin is very delicate and needs special protection.
嬰兒的皮膚非常嬌嫩，需要特別保護。
The leaves of this plant are very delicate and easily break in strong winds.
這種植物的葉子非常脆弱，在強風中很容易斷裂。
sensitivity(敏感)
- C1
requiring careful and sensitive handling or treatment
精細的；脆弱的
Talking about other people's sensitive issues requires very delicate handling.
談論他人的敏感問題需要非常謹慎的處理。
This diplomatic situation is very delicate and needs careful management.
這個外交局勢非常微妙，需要謹慎管理。
The topic needs a very delicate discussion.
這個話題需要非常謹慎的討論。
precision(精確)
able to measure very small changes or fine details
精密的；精細的
Scientists use delicate instruments to conduct their experiments.
科學家使用精密的儀器來進行實驗。
This clock has a very delicate mechanism.
這個時鐘的機械結構非常精密。
This task requires very delicate techniques and tools.
這項任務需要非常精細的技術和工具。
softness(柔和)
- B2
soft, light, or subtle in a pleasing way
柔和的；輕柔的；清淡的
She wore a delicate fragrance.
她身上散發著柔和的香氣。
The painting has a delicate color palette.
這幅畫有著柔和的色調。
She sang a lullaby with a delicate voice.
她用柔和的聲音唱了一首搖籃曲。
elegance(優雅)
- C2
having a fine, slender and graceful form
纖細的；精緻的
She wore a delicate necklace.
她戴著一條精緻的項鍊。
She has delicate facial features.
她有著精緻的面部特徵。
She wore a pair of delicate gloves.
她戴著一雙精緻的手套。
Phrases of delicate adjective
- a delicate situation, matter, point, etc.
a situation, issue, or point that requires careful handling to avoid causing trouble or offense.
微妙情境（需謹慎處理）
• This is a very delicate situation, requiring careful handling.
這是一個非常微妙的情況，需要謹慎處理。