delicately

英 ['delɪkətli]

美 ['delɪkətli]

adv.  合意地

BNC.10059 / COCA.10583

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的
  Something that isdelicateis small and beautifully shaped.
  1. He had delicate hands.
     他有一双纤细的手。
  2. ...an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom.
     长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的常青树
• ADJ-GRADED (颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的，清淡可口的;（气味）清香的
  Something that isdelicatehas a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense.
  1. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour...
     嫩菜豆口感细腻，味道清香、淡雅。
  2. The colours are delicate and shimmering.
     这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。
• ADJ-GRADED 娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的
  If something isdelicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully.
  1. Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.
     珊瑚虽然看上去坚固，实际上非常易碎。
  2. ...a washing machine catering for every fabric — even the most delicate.
     适合洗涤各种织物的洗衣机——即使是最易损的也没问题
• ADJ-GRADED 娇弱的;柔弱的
  Someone who isdelicateis not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily.
  1. She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
     她身体孱弱，心理上也不够稳定。
• ADJ-GRADED 微妙的;棘手的;需要小心处理的
  You usedelicateto describe a situation, problem, matter, or discussion that needs to be dealt with carefully and sensitively in order to avoid upsetting things or offending people.
  1. The European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests...
     欧洲成员国害怕会打乱各政治利益集团间的微妙平衡。
  2. This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity...
     这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。
  3. She turned to Mary Ann. 'This is kind of delicate. Would you excuse us for a moment?'
     她转向玛丽·安：“这件事有些棘手，能让我们私下谈一会儿吗？”
• ADJ-GRADED 技巧性很强的;注重细节的
  Adelicatetask, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail.
  1. ...a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence...
     在佛罗伦萨一家医院里进行的一场耗时长、难度高的手术
  2. Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements.
     每一个动作都必须小心、准确，一点点地移动。

英英释义

adv

• in a delicate manner
  1. finely shaped features
  2. her fine drawn body
  Synonym:finelyfineexquisitely

双语例句

• He put it very delicately, but it was quite clear that he wanted us to leave.
  他非常矜持地说明了此事，不过他想让我们离开，这是显而易见的。
• Delicately fragranced with Almond Flowers and Honey.
  散发淡淡的清香与杏仁花和蜂蜜。
• Thomas missed the gentle joke because the irony had been handled too cleverly, too delicately.
  托马斯没有理解这个善意的笑话，因为其中的讽刺处理得很聪明、很微妙。
• He waltzed me round so delicately I felt as if I was floating on air.
  他非常轻快地带着我跳华尔兹舞，我感到好像在空中飘荡着。
• Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.
  污染会对处于脆弱状态中的生态平衡产生破坏性影响。
• Cold, delicately as the dark snow.
  凉凉地，微弱地，如同暗淡的雪。
• As a human being, I learned a solid lesson in how delicately tuned human nature is.
  作为一个人，我上了内容充实的一堂课，了解到人性有多么细致。
• The loving you girl must be delicately pretty even if she is so much strict.
  即使在能独当一面，在你面前也会娇滴滴。
• This booklet is delicately made.
  这本小册子做得很精致。
• She played him--sometimes delicately, sometimes with a less felicitous touch.
  她吊着他--有时温柔地，有时手法就不那么巧妙。