delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 1800
gyenge szerkezetű, törékeny, kényes, rozoga, finom, lágy, gyenge, gyenge egészségű
A2
1
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] is delicate
The antique vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Az antik váza nagyon törékeny, ezért óvatosan bánj vele.
These flowers are too delicate to survive the cold weather.
Ezek a virágok túl kényesek ahhoz, hogy átvészeljék a hideget.
She wore a dress made from delicate silk.
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The cup is delicate.
A csésze törékeny.
The flower is delicate.
A virág törékeny.
The box is delicate.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
ความหมาย
Easily damaged or broken
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
คำพ้องความหมาย
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
คำตรงข้าม
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
หัวข้อ
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.
Easily damaged, broken, or harmed because of being light, thin, or fragile.
B1
2
kényes
B2
รูปแบบการใช้:
a delicate [situation/matter/task]
They are discussing a delicate political issue.
Egy kényes politikai kérdést vitatnak meg.
Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
Az ügyfélpanaszok kezelése kényes ügy lehet.
He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
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This is a delicate question.
Ez kényes kérdés.
We have a delicate job today.
Ma kényes feladatunk van.
It is a delicate problem.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
ความหมาย
Needing careful handling
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
คำพ้องความหมาย
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
คำตรงข้าม
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
หัวข้อ
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
Needing to be dealt with carefully because it is easy to upset or damage.
Requiring careful handling due to sensitivity, complexity, or risk of causing offense.
B1
3
finom
A2
รูปแบบการใช้:
delicate [features/design/pattern]
She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
Finom ecsetvonásokkal festette meg a jelenetet.
The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
A tortát finom kidolgozású cukorvirágokkal díszítették.
His face had delicate features.
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The dress has a delicate pattern.
A ruhán finom minta van.
She has a delicate face.
Finom vonású az arca.
The bird has delicate wings.
ความหมาย
Fine and light in appearance or texture
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
คำพ้องความหมาย
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
คำตรงข้าม
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
หัวข้อ
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
คำจำกัดความ
Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.
Having a fine, light, and attractive appearance or texture.
B2
4
รูปแบบการใช้:
delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
A levesnek finom, lágy zöldfűszeres íze van.
This tea has a delicate aroma.
Ennek a teának finom aromája van.
The perfume is light and delicate.
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The cake has a delicate taste.
A süteménynek finom, lágy íze van.
I smell a delicate flower.
Egy finom illatú virágot szagolok.
The tea is delicate.
ความหมาย
Subtle pleasant taste or smell
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
คำพ้องความหมาย
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
คำตรงข้าม
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
หัวข้อ
food
|senses
|food_drink
คำจำกัดความ
Tasting or smelling nice in a soft way, not strong.
Having a subtle and pleasant flavor or aroma that is not strong or overpowering.
B2
5
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] is delicate
She has been in delicate health since childhood.
Gyerekkora óta gyenge az egészsége.
His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
A szervezete túl gyenge a megerőltető testmozgáshoz.
The patient was too delicate to travel.
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My grandmother is delicate.
A nagymamám törékeny.
He is in delicate health.
Gyenge az egészsége.
The baby is delicate.
ความหมาย
Physically weak or fragile in health
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
delicate constitution
|delicate health
คำพ้องความหมาย
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
คำตรงข้าม
robust (Strong and healthy.)
หัวข้อ
health
|body
คำจำกัดความ
Not strong and becoming sick easily.
Having poor physical strength or health; easily made ill.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
del - ic - ate (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: delicate
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
วลีและสำนวน
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.