delicacy

n

• ① (色彩等的)优美;(容姿等的)优雅,高尚
  • the delicacy of the flowers花朵的优美

• ② 精致;美妙;(或觉等的)纤细,敏感;(机器等的)精密;(计量器等的)敏感度
  • the delicacy of a compass指南针的灵敏

• ③ 慎重;(问题等的)微妙
  • This is a matter of great delicacy.这是一件非常微妙的事情。

• ④[或作a delicacy](对于他人感情的)体谅,关怀
  • feel some delicacy about ...对…感到关心;对…伤脑筋
  • She showed great delicacy in her dealings with him.她在跟他打交道时表现出很大的关怀。

• ⑤ 柔弱,文弱,纤弱
  • delicacy of health身体虚弱

• ⑥ 珍馐,佳肴,美味
  • They regard oysters as a great delicacy.他们视牡蛎为一大美味。
  • the delicacies of the seasons应时佳肴
  • local delicacies当地的佳肴