词典释义：
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
细腻的；精巧的，精美的，精致的。
(of colour)subtle and subdued
柔和的，细微的
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delicate pastel shades .柔和的蜡笔色彩。
(of food or drink)subtly and pleasantly flavoured
（食物，饮料）清淡的，鲜美的
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a delicate, sweet flavour .清甜的味道。
easily broken or damaged; fragile
易碎的，易坏的，脆弱的
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delicate china .易碎的瓷器。
(of a person, animal, or plant)susceptible to illness or adverse conditions
（人，动物，植物）病弱的，柔弱的
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his delicate health .他柔弱的身体。
(of a state or condition)easily upset or damaged
（状态，条件）脆弱的
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owls have a delicate balance with their habitat .猫头鹰对栖息地很挑剔。
requiring sensitive or careful handling
难以处理的，微妙的
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delicate negotiations .微妙的谈判。
(of a person or an action)tactful and considerate
（人，行为）巧妙的，周到的
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the most delicate tact was called for .需要最巧妙的手法。
skilful and finely judged; deft
灵巧的，灵敏的
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his delicate ball-playing skills .他灵巧的球技。
(of an instrument)highly sensitive
（仪器）灵敏的。
〈非正式〉 精致的织物（或衣服）。
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in a delicate condition archaic pregnant 〈古〉 身怀六甲
"late Middle English （in the sense ‘delightful, charming’）： from French
