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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

delicate ['dεlɪkɪt]
  1. 1. adjective [+features, hands, flower] (fine) 柔软的
  2. 2. adjective [+object, material] (fragile) 易碎的
  3. 3. adjective [+problem, situation, issue etc] (sensitive) 微妙的
  4. 4. adjective [+person, health] (frail) 脆弱的
  5. 5. adjective [+colour, flavour, smell] (subtle) 清淡可口的

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

delicate [ 'dεləkət] [ 'delɪkɪt]
  1. 1. adjective 美味可口的，鲜美的；（色、光）雅致的，柔和的
    a delicate flavor,odor,color,etc.
    鲜美的味道，清雅的香味，柔和的色彩等
  2. 2. adjective 精细的，纤细的，纤巧的，娇嫩的，精美的，精致的，雅致的
    delicate linen
    细麻布
    delicate skin
    娇嫩的皮肤
  3. 3. adjective 微妙的，棘手的，需要慎重处理的
    a delicate situation
    微妙的局面
  4. 4. adjective 易损的，易脆的
    a delicate vase
    易碰碎的花瓶
    a delicate stomach
    易吃坏的胃
  5. 5. adjective 精明老练的，机智的
  6. 6. adjective 灵敏的，敏感的，敏锐的，敏捷的；（仪器等）精密的
    a delicate ear for music
    对音乐有鉴赏力
    a delicate gauge
    精密的仪表
  7. 7. adjective 灵巧的，熟练的、娴熟的，高明的
  8. 8. adjective 虚弱的，病弱的，娇气的
    a delicate child
    体弱的孩子
  9. 9. adjective 微细的，微小的
    a delicate difference
    微小的区别
  10. 10. adjective 明事理的，明辨是非的
  11. 11. noun [poem] [archaic] 精美的食物或佳肴

Collins English-English Dictionary

delicate ['dεlɪkɪt]
  1. 1. adj exquisite, fine, or subtle in quality, character, construction, etc
  2. 2. adj having a soft or fragile beauty
  3. 3. adj (of colour, tone, taste, etc) pleasantly subtle, soft, or faint
  4. 4. adj easily damaged or injured; lacking robustness, esp in health; fragile
  5. 5. adj precise, skilled, or sensitive in action or operation
    a delicate mechanism
  6. 6. adj requiring tact and diplomacy
  7. 7. adj sensitive in feeling or manner; showing regard for the feelings of others
  8. 8. adj excessively refined; squeamish
  9. 9. n [archaic] a delicacy; dainty
  10. 10. n [Etymology] C14: from Latin delicatus affording pleasure, from deliciae (pl) delight, pleasure; see delicious
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Examples

a delicate flavor,odor,color,etc.
鲜美的味道，清雅的香味，柔和的色彩等 → delicate
delicate linen
细麻布 → delicate
delicate skin
娇嫩的皮肤 → delicate
a delicate difference
微小的区别 → delicate
a delicate vase
易碰碎的花瓶 → delicate
a delicate stomach
易吃坏的胃 → delicate
a delicate child
体弱的孩子 → delicate
a delicate situation
微妙的局面 → delicate
a delicate ear for music
对音乐有鉴赏力 → delicate
a delicate gauge
精密的仪表 → delicate
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