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delicacy

英  [ˈdelɪkəsi]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • delicacies

    1. [U 不可数名词] 娇弱 , 精致

    Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.

    双语例句

    例：

    the delicacy of a rose.

    玫瑰花的娇嫩。

    2. [U 不可数名词] 微妙 , 棘手

    If you say that a situation or problem is of some delicacy, you mean that it is difficult to handle and needs careful and sensitive treatment.

    双语例句

    例：

    There was a matter of some delicacy on which he would be grateful for her advice.

    有一件棘手的事，若能得到她的指点，他会感激不尽。

    3. [U 不可数名词] 考虑周到 , 体谅

    If someone handles a difficult situation with delicacy, they handle it very carefully, making sure that nobody is offended.

    近义词

    sensitivity

    双语例句

    例：

    Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy.

    两个国家都表现出难得的谨慎。

    4. [C 可数名词] 美味佳肴

    A delicacy is a rare or expensive food that is considered especially nice to eat.

    双语例句

    例：

    Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy.

    熏三文鱼被认为是一道昂贵的佳肴。

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