delicacy

听听怎么读

英 [ˈdelɪkəsi]

美 [ˈdɛlɪkəsi]

是什么意思

精美；美味佳肴；敏锐，敏感；世故，圆滑

变形

复数：delicacies

英英释义

delicacy

n.
- the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
  同义词：daintinessfineness
- something considered choice to eat
  同义词：daintygoodykickshawtreat
- refined taste; tact
  同义词：discretion
- smallness of stature
  同义词：slightness
- lack of physical strength
  同义词：fragility
- subtly skillful handling of a situation
  同义词：diplomacydiscreetnessfinesse
- lightness in movement or manner
  同义词：airiness

学习怎么用

双语例句

用作名词(n.)

The delicacy of his health alarmed us all.
他虚弱的身体使我们大家都很担忧。
The Chinese palace lanterns are famous for their delicacy.
中国的宫灯以精巧闻名。
Her act shows a complete want of delicacy.
她的行为显得极不优雅。
Religion is a subject that must be approached with great delicacy.
宗教是一个必须慎重处理的问题。
He provided local delicacies for his guests' meal.
他用当地的美味佳肴来招待客人。
Caviar is a delicacy, but few children fancy it.
鱼子酱是一种精美的食品，但只有很少孩子喜欢它。

权威例句

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