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delicate

gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 1800
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective A2 property
1

Easily damaged or broken

Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is delicate
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
هم‌معنی‌ها
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
متضادها
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
delicate fabric |delicate glass |delicate structure |delicate flowers
موضوع‌ها
daily life |objects |materials |daily_life |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The antique vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
  • These flowers are too delicate to survive the cold weather.
  • She wore a dress made from delicate silk.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The cup is delicate.
  • The flower is delicate.
  • The box is delicate.
adjective B1 property
2

Needing careful handling

Needing to be dealt with carefully because it is easy to upset or damage.

الگوی کاربرد: a delicate [situation/matter/task]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
هم‌معنی‌ها
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
متضادها
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
delicate situation |delicate matter |delicate negotiations
موضوع‌ها
emotions |communication |work |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • They are discussing a delicate political issue.
  • Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
  • He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This is a delicate question.
  • We have a delicate job today.
  • It is a delicate problem.
adjective B1 property
3

Fine and light in appearance or texture

Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.

الگوی کاربرد: delicate [features/design/pattern]
هم‌معنی‌ها
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
متضادها
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
delicate features |delicate lace |delicate design
موضوع‌ها
art |appearance |nature |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
نمونه‌ها
  • She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
  • The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
  • His face had delicate features.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The dress has a delicate pattern.
  • She has a delicate face.
  • The bird has delicate wings.
adjective B2 property
4

Subtle pleasant taste or smell

Tasting or smelling nice in a soft way, not strong.

الگوی کاربرد: delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
هم‌معنی‌ها
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
متضادها
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
delicate flavor |delicate aroma |delicate scent
موضوع‌ها
food |senses |food_drink
نمونه‌ها
  • The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
  • This tea has a delicate aroma.
  • The perfume is light and delicate.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The cake has a delicate taste.
  • I smell a delicate flower.
  • The tea is delicate.
adjective B2 property
5

Physically weak or fragile in health

Not strong and becoming sick easily.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone] is delicate
هم‌معنی‌ها
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
متضادها
robust (Strong and healthy.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
delicate constitution |delicate health
موضوع‌ها
health |body
نمونه‌ها
  • She has been in delicate health since childhood.
  • His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
  • The patient was too delicate to travel.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • My grandmother is delicate.
  • He is in delicate health.
  • The baby is delicate.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
هجاها و تکیه
del - ic - ate (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: delicate
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
delicately adverb B1 delicacy noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate adjective
عبارت‌ها

a delicate balance

1
/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase

Situation needing careful proportion control

A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.

نمونه‌ها
  • Maintaining work-life harmony is often a delicate balance.
  • The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.

in delicate health

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛlɪkɪt hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase

Physically weak or sickly condition

Not strong and often sick.

نمونه‌ها
  • She has been in delicate health for years.
  • His mother is in delicate health these days.

tread carefully

1
/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom

Act with great caution

To be very careful about what you do or say.

نمونه‌ها
  • You should tread carefully when giving criticism.
  • They are treading carefully to avoid making mistakes.

tread carefully

2
/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom

Act cautiously to avoid offense or trouble

Be careful what you do or say so you do not cause trouble.

نمونه‌ها
  • You need to tread carefully when discussing politics at work.
  • He tread carefully around the subject of her family.

handle with care

1
/hˈændəl wˈɪθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Treat gently to avoid damage

Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.

نمونه‌ها
  • The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
  • These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
  • The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
  • Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
  • Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
  • These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.
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