| [/ˈdelɪkəsɪ; ˋdɛləkəsɪ/] n 用法:
1 [U] softness or tenderness when touched 柔软; 细嫩:
the delicacy of the fabric, a child's skin 纤维的柔软、 小孩皮肤的娇嫩. 用法:
2 [U] delicate structure; fineness 精致; 优雅:
the delicacy of her features 她那清秀的容貌. 用法:
3 (a) [U] skill or careful treatment 精巧; 小心的处理:
the delicacy of her playing, workmanship, carving 她演奏、 手艺、 雕刻的精巧.
(b) [U] tact and restraint in human relations; sensitivity （人际关系中的）技巧和谨慎; 敏感:
She spoke with delicacy of our recent loss. 她机敏婉转地谈到我们最近的损失. *
Don't forget the delicacy of our position, ie Remember the need for tact, etc. 不要忘记我们的处境, 需谨慎从事. 用法:
4 [U] (of colours, food, smells) pleasantness that does not strongly affect the senses （指颜色、 食物、 气味）柔和, 精美, 清香:
a shade, wine, scent of great delicacy 精美的灯罩、 醇香的葡萄酒、 芬芳的气味. 用法:
5 [C] type of food thought to be delicious, esp in a particular place 珍馐, 佳肴（尤指有某处风味的）:
The local people regard these crabs as a great delicacy.当地人认为这些螃蟹是珍馐美味. |