delicacy
gb/dˈɛlɪkəsi/ us/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
B1
Anh
~ 4700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
A rare or special food item
A special food that is hard to find or costs a lot of money.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] enjoys [a delicacy]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicacy' with 'delicateness', which refers to being fragile or gentle.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
staple (A basic food eaten regularly, not rare or luxurious.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
local delicacy
|rare delicacy
|seafood delicacy
|exotic delicacy
|culinary delicacy
Chủ đề
food
|culture
|luxury
|food_drink
Ví dụ
- Truffles are considered a delicacy in many countries.
- In Japan, fugu fish is a delicacy prepared by licensed chefs.
- Caviar is a delicacy often served at high-end parties.
- The restaurant is famous for a delicacy made from rare mushrooms.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Chocolate cake is my favorite delicacy.
- Sushi is a delicacy in many places.
- That cheese is a delicacy from France.
Danh từ
B2
property
2
The state of being fragile or sensitive
The state of being easy to break or harm.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the delicacy of [something]
Từ đồng nghĩa
fragility (Direct synonym but slightly more common in physical contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
durability (Opposite quality, meaning ability to withstand damage.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
delicacy of the fabric
|delicacy of the glass
|delicacy of the flowers
Chủ đề
properties
|materials
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The delicacy of the antique vase required careful handling.
- She admired the delicacy of the lace curtains.
- The watchmaker worked with great care due to the delicacy of the parts.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The vase has great delicacy.
- We must be careful with the delicacy of this glass.
- The flower shows its delicacy in the wind.
Danh từ
B2
property
3
Sensitivity in handling situations or feelings
Careful and kind behavior so you do not upset someone or cause trouble.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] shows delicacy in [situation]
Từ đồng nghĩa
tact (Emphasizes diplomacy and appropriateness in speech and action.)
|
sensitivity (More general term for awareness of others' feelings.)
Từ trái nghĩa
insensitivity (Lack of awareness or care for others' feelings.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
handle with delicacy
|show great delicacy
|political delicacy
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Ví dụ
- He handled the negotiations with great delicacy.
- The doctor spoke with delicacy when giving the diagnosis.
- Such matters require delicacy and discretion.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She spoke with great delicacy.
- He showed delicacy when talking to her.
- We need to act with delicacy in this matter.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
delicacy
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
US/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
del - ic - acy (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: delicacy
- Plural: delicacies, delicacy
Họ từ
Forms
delicacies
noun
Core family
delicate
adjective A2
delicately
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
a local delicacy
1/ə lˈoʊkəl dˈɛlɪkəsi/
fixed phrase
Special food from a region
A food that is special and traditional in one place.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- These negotiations must be handled with delicacy.
- He handled the fragile package with delicacy.