delicacy
gb/dˈɛlɪkəsi/ us/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
B1
英語
~ 4700
ínyencség, csemege, törékenység, finomság, tapintat
名詞
B1
1
用法パターン：
[someone] enjoys [a delicacy]
Truffles are considered a delicacy in many countries.
A szarvasgombát sok országban ínyencségnek tartják.
In Japan, fugu fish is a delicacy prepared by licensed chefs.
Japánban a fugu olyan ínyencség, amelyet engedéllyel rendelkező szakácsok készítenek el.
Caviar is a delicacy often served at high-end parties.
The restaurant is famous for a delicacy made from rare mushrooms.
学習者向け例文
Chocolate cake is my favorite delicacy.
A csokoládétorta a kedvenc csemegém.
Sushi is a delicacy in many places.
A szusi sok helyen ínyencségnek számít.
That cheese is a delicacy from France.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicacy' with 'delicateness', which refers to being fragile or gentle.
意味
A rare or special food item
コロケーション
local delicacy
|rare delicacy
|seafood delicacy
|exotic delicacy
|culinary delicacy
類義語
treat (Less formal and can refer to any enjoyable food, not necessarily rare or expensive.)
|
luxury (Emphasizes the high value or exclusivity, not limited to food.)
対義語
staple (A basic food eaten regularly, not rare or luxurious.)
テーマ
food
|culture
|luxury
|food_drink
定義
A special food that is hard to find or costs a lot of money.
A food that is rare, expensive, or considered especially desirable and luxurious.
名詞
B2
2
törékenység
B2
finomság
B1
用法パターン：
the delicacy of [something]
The delicacy of the antique vase required careful handling.
Az antik váza törékenysége miatt óvatosan kellett bánni vele.
She admired the delicacy of the lace curtains.
Csodálta a csipkefüggönyök finomságát.
The watchmaker worked with great care due to the delicacy of the parts.
学習者向け例文
The vase has great delicacy.
A váza rendkívül törékeny.
We must be careful with the delicacy of this glass.
Óvatosan kell bánnunk ezzel a törékeny pohárral.
The flower shows its delicacy in the wind.
意味
The state of being fragile or sensitive
コロケーション
delicacy of the fabric
|delicacy of the glass
|delicacy of the flowers
類義語
fragility (Direct synonym but slightly more common in physical contexts.)
対義語
durability (Opposite quality, meaning ability to withstand damage.)
テーマ
properties
|materials
|core_vocabulary
定義
The state of being easy to break or harm.
The quality of being easily damaged, broken, or affected; fragility.
名詞
B2
3
tapintat
B2
用法パターン：
[someone] shows delicacy in [situation]
He handled the negotiations with great delicacy.
Nagy tapintattal kezelte a tárgyalásokat.
The doctor spoke with delicacy when giving the diagnosis.
Az orvos tapintatosan beszélt, amikor közölte a diagnózist.
Such matters require delicacy and discretion.
学習者向け例文
She spoke with great delicacy.
Nagy tapintattal beszélt.
He showed delicacy when talking to her.
Tapintatos volt, amikor beszélt vele.
We need to act with delicacy in this matter.
意味
Sensitivity in handling situations or feelings
コロケーション
handle with delicacy
|show great delicacy
|political delicacy
類義語
tact (Emphasizes diplomacy and appropriateness in speech and action.)
|
sensitivity (More general term for awareness of others' feelings.)
対義語
insensitivity (Lack of awareness or care for others' feelings.)
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|relationships
定義
Careful and kind behavior so you do not upset someone or cause trouble.
Skill and sensitivity in dealing with people, situations, or problems without causing offense or harm.
文法
辞書形
delicacy
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
US/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
音節・強勢
del - ic - acy （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
活用形
Noun
- Base: delicacy
- Plural: delicacies, delicacy
関連語
Forms
delicacies
noun
Core family
delicate
adjective A2
delicately
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
表現
a local delicacy
1/ə lˈoʊkəl dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase
Special food from a region
A food that is special and traditional in one place.
例文
- Fried insects are a local delicacy in some regions.
- This cheese is a local delicacy from the mountains.
handle with delicacy
1/hˈændəl wˈɪθ dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase
Treat carefully to avoid harm or offense
To be very careful when dealing with something or someone.
例文
- These negotiations must be handled with delicacy.
- He handled the fragile package with delicacy.