delicacy

noun

1. 柔软（性）；脆弱；娇嫩
   the quality of being, or appearing to be, easy to damage or break
   1. the delicacy of the fabric
      织物的柔软性
2. 仔细；温柔
   the quality of being done carefully and gently
   1. the delicacy of his touch
      他那温柔的抚摸
3. 周到；体贴
   very careful behaviour in a difficult situation so that nobody is offended
   1. She handled the situation with great sensitivity and delicacy.
      她慎重而周到地处理了这个情况。
4. 棘手；微妙
   the fact that a situation is difficult and sb may be easily offended
   1. I need to talk to you about a matter of some delicacy.
      我需要与你谈个有点棘手的问题。
5. 精美的食物；佳肴
   a type of food considered to be very special in a particular place
   1. local delicacies
      当地的美味佳肴

1. N-UNCOUNT 娇美;精美;雅致;纤细
   Delicacy is the quality of being easy to break or harm, and refers especially to people or things that are attractive or graceful.
   1. ...the delicacy of a rose.
      玫瑰的娇丽
   2. ...a country where the feminine ideal is delicacy, slimness and grace.
      认为理想女性的标准是娇美、苗条和优雅的国家
2. N-UNCOUNT 微妙;棘手;难处理
   If you say that a situation or problem is of some delicacy, you mean that it is difficult to handle and needs careful and sensitive treatment.
   1. There is a matter of some delicacy which I would like to discuss...
      有件有点儿棘手的事我想要商量一下。
   2. He sensed the delicacy of the situation.
      他感觉到了形势的微妙。
3. N-UNCOUNT 审慎;体贴;周到
   If someone handles a difficult situation with delicacy, they handle it very carefully, making sure that nobody is offended.
   1. Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy...
      两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。
   2. He's shown considerable delicacy and tact in feeling the public mood.
      他在体察民情方面表现得相当周到和练达。
4. N-COUNT 珍馐;佳肴
   A delicacy is a rare or expensive food that is considered especially nice to eat.
   1. Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy...
      熏鲑鱼被认为是一道昂贵的珍馐。
   2. We were served course after course of mouthwatering local delicacies.
      一道又一道令人垂涎的当地佳肴端到了我们的面前。

1. It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.
   应付这种局面需要刚柔并济。
2. There is a matter of some delicacy which I would like to discuss
   有件有点儿棘手的事我想要商量一下。
3. He sensed the delicacy of the situation.
   他感觉到了形势的微妙。
4. Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy
   两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。
5. He's shown considerable delicacy and tact in feeling the public mood.
   他在体察民情方面表现得相当周到和练达。
6. Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy
   熏鲑鱼被认为是一道昂贵的珍馐。
7. Pheasant is a rare delicacy we seldom can enjoy.
   野鸡是我们很少能品尝到的异味美食。
8. The flesh of this kind of fish has exceptional delicacy.
   这种鱼的肉异常鲜美。
9. The girl's delicacy [ delicate health] has always worried her parents.
   这女孩纤弱的体质一直使她的父母感到忧虑。
10. The flower-and-bird painting was executed with great delicacy.
    那幅花鸟画画得很工致。
11. The actor performed with great delicacy and sensibility.
    演员的表情细腻入微。
12. It's a well-known delicacy in Chinese cuisine.
    它是中国菜的一道有名的佳肴。
13. I've got here a matter of exceptional delicacy.
    我此刻遇到了一个非常微妙而难处理的问题。
14. You will see I am a man of extreme delicacy.
    你看，我是个非常慎重婉转的人。
15. "Bird 's-nest" soup is a Chinese delicacy.
    “燕窝汤”是中国的美味。
16. It contains fashion flavor between delicacy and grace.
    在精致和优雅中蕴含着时尚韵味。
17. I heard it is not only a tasty delicacy.
    听说它不光是一种美味佳肴。
18. In this case I believe true delicacy requires you to do as I ask.
    在这宗案子上，我相信，真正棘手的地方要求你必须按我说的去做。
19. They are a true delicacy, and the fruit of his labor.
    它们是真正的美味，是他劳动的果实。
20. If you lived in the Mediterranean, for instance, you would consider octopus a great delicacy.
    比如，如果你生活在地中海地区，你会把章鱼视为美味佳肴。
21. People in California can no longer eat the Chinese delicacy of shark fin soup.
    美国加利福尼亚州的人们不再能吃鱼翅汤这种中餐佳肴了。
22. You can find delicacy and elegance everywhere.
    无处不在的精致和优雅。
23. Price rises had made it a rare delicacy for ordinary citizens.
    由于价格上涨，这对于一般居民来说已成为难得的佳肴了。
24. I like eating grapes, fragrant pear, watermelon, litchi chinensis, because their delicacy is delicious!
    我喜欢吃葡萄，香梨，西瓜，荔枝，因为它们美味可口！
25. I'm simply reminding you of the potential delicacy of our situation.
    我只是简单提醒你我们处境潜在的微妙变化。
26. It is a cultural delicacy in Japan and there is still enormous demand for it.
    这是日本的文化和美食仍然有它的巨大需求。
27. Delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver.
    高度危险的珍贵美味，卵巢和肝脏中有烈性神经毒物。
28. Unlike the spicy delicacy, though, the US will not find it improves with time.
    然而，与这种辛辣美味不同的是，美国将发现它不会历久弥香。
29. Go together with up the vitamin content enrich of colourful pepper and onions, this string of nourishment and delicacy for burning all well-found.
    配上维生素含量丰富的彩椒和洋葱，这串烧的营养和美味就都齐全了。
30. Characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy.
    以特别的轻巧和精致为特点。

noun

1. lightness in movement or manner

   Synonym:    airiness

2. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
   1. the daintiness of her touch
   2. the fineness of her features

   Synonym:    daintinessfineness

3. subtly skillful handling of a situation

   Synonym:    diplomacydiscreetnessfinesse

4. lack of physical strength

   Synonym:    fragility

5. smallness of stature

   Synonym:    slightness

6. refined taste

   Synonym:    discretion

7. something considered choice to eat

   Synonym:    daintygoodykickshawtreat