delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
英语
~ 1800
gyenge szerkezetű, törékeny, kényes, rozoga, finom, lágy, gyenge, gyenge egészségű
A2
1
用法模式：
[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.
学习者例句
The cup is delicate.
A csésze törékeny.
The flower is delicate.
A virág törékeny.
The box is delicate.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
含义
Easily damaged or broken
搭配
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
近义词
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
反义词
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
主题
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
释义
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
用法模式：
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.
学习者例句
This is a delicate question.
Ez kényes kérdés.
We have a delicate job today.
Ma kényes feladatunk van.
It is a delicate problem.
常见错误：
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
含义
Needing careful handling
搭配
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
近义词
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
反义词
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
主题
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
释义
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
用法模式：
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.
学习者例句
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.
含义
Fine and light in appearance or texture
搭配
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
近义词
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
反义词
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
主题
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
释义
Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.
Having a fine, light, and attractive appearance or texture.
B2
4
用法模式：
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.
学习者例句
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.
含义
Subtle pleasant taste or smell
搭配
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
近义词
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
反义词
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
主题
food
|senses
|food_drink
释义
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
用法模式：
[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.
学习者例句
My grandmother is delicate.
A nagymamám törékeny.
He is in delicate health.
Gyenge az egészsége.
The baby is delicate.
含义
Physically weak or fragile in health
搭配
delicate constitution
|delicate health
近义词
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
反义词
robust (Strong and healthy.)
主题
health
|body
释义
Not strong and becoming sick easily.
Having poor physical strength or health; easily made ill.
语法
词典原形
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
音节与重音
del - ic - ate （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: delicate
词族
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
相关表达
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.