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delicate adj.
⇨ fragile (a delicate china cup) ⇨ sensitive 2 (the delicate matter of pay) ⇨ weak (in delicate health) fragile adjective fragile ♦︎ delicate ♦︎ brittleThese words all describe things that break easily. 这些词均表示易碎的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆fragile / delicate / brittle bones / glass◆fragile / delicate china◆a fragile / delicate thread◆the fragile / delicate ecology■ fragile / /ˈfrædʒaɪl; NAmE ˈfrædʒl/ easily broken or damaged 易碎的；易损的；脆弱的◆Be careful not to drop it, it's very fragile.小心别把它摔了，它很容易碎。◆fragile habitats threatened by pollution受污染威胁的脆弱的栖息地■ delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ / easily broken or damaged 易碎的；易损的；脆弱的◆The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body.眼睛是身体最娇弱的器官之一。◆the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest雨林极易遭到破坏的生态平衡NOTE 辨析 Fragile or delicate? Delicate fabrics, like wool and silk, need special care. 形容织物时，delicate指织料精细的、需要特别护理的，如羊毛、丝等◆a cool wash for delicate fabrics精细织物需用冷水洗涤 Fragile fabrics need even more care, usually because they are very old. * fragile指织物通常因古旧而易损的、更需小心处理的◆What sort of cleaning method will avoid damaging these fragile old fabrics?哪种清洁方法不会令这些脆弱的古老织物受损？ ■ brittle with a hard texture or surface, but easily broken 硬而碎的；脆性的◆Bones become more brittle with age.年纪越大，骨头越脆。◆She had thin, brittle, permed hair.她的头发细而脆，而且烫过。ⓘ Brittle is used to describe bones, nails, hair, glass and other hard materials. Bones that break easily because of age or disease are brittle or fragile; bones that break easily because they are small and light are delicate or fragile. * brittle用以描述bone、nail、hair、glass和其他硬物。指骨骼因年老或疾病而变得易折用brittle或fragile，指骨骼因又小又轻而易折用delicate或fragile。 sensitive2 adjective a sensitive and caring man 体贴的男人a sensitive topic 敏感话题sensitive to criticism 一听见批评就不高兴sensitive ♦︎ tricky ♦︎ problematic ♦︎ awkward ♦︎ delicate ♦︎ emotiveThese words all describe sth that is difficult to deal with or needs to be dealt with carefully. 这些词均表示敏感的、难对付的、须小心处理的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a sensitive / a tricky / a problematic / an awkward / a delicate matter / situation◆a sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate / an emotive question / subject◆a sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate problem◆a sensitive / a tricky / a problematic / an emotive issue◆a sensitive / tricky / problematic / delicate business◆a sensitive / a problematic / an awkward / a delicate relationship◆the sensitive / problematic / delicate / emotive nature of sth◆very / rather sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicate / emotive◆extremely / somewhat sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicate◆highly sensitive / problematic / emotive■ sensitive that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry 须谨慎对待的；敏感的◆It might be better to avoid such a sensitive topic.最好避开这样一个敏感话题。◆She is currently involved in highly sensitive negotiations.她正参与一场特别棘手的谈判。◆Health care is a politically sensitive issue.医疗卫生是一个政治敏感问题。◆The exact figure has not been released because it is judged to be commercially sensitive information.因被看作是商业敏感信息，所以确切数字尚未公布。■ tricky (rather informal) difficult to do or to deal with, especially when it needs special care or skill 难办的；难对付的◆The incident has raised some tricky questions about the future of the project.这次事件引发了一些有关该项目前景的难题。◆Getting it to fit exactly is a tricky business.使它完全相符是一件很难做到的事情。◆The equipment can be tricky to install.该设备安装起来可能很费事。■ problematic /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk; NAmE ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪk/ difficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful 难对付的；麻烦的；未必能成功的◆The situation is more problematic than we first thought.这局面比我们最初想象的更难对付。◆Providing the necessary care for elderly people can be problematic.给老人必要的照顾可能会很困难。OPP unproblematic see also problem ⇨ problem ■ awkward (of a situation or sb's behaviour) difficult to deal with, especially because it could cause embarrassment to sb （局面或行为）难对付的，难处理的，使人难堪的◆Don't ask awkward questions.别问不好回答的问题。◆You've put me in an awkward position.你使我处境狼狈。◆It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.你那样做让每个人都感到难堪。■ delicate needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment 需要技巧的；须小心处理的；微妙的◆The delicate surgical operation took five hours.那一高难度的外科手术用了五个小时。◆I wasn't sure how to approach the delicate matter of pay.我不确定该怎样解决工资这个微妙的问题。■ emotive /iˈməʊtɪv; NAmE iˈmoʊtɪv/ (of an issue or sb's language) causing people to feel strong emotions （问题或语言）激起感情的，令人情绪激动的◆Capital punishment is a highly emotive issue.死刑是极易引起激烈争论的问题。◆Try to keep your report factual and avoid using emotive language.你的报道应尽量贴近事实，避免使用富有感情的语言去渲染。 weak adjective weak ♦︎ frail ♦︎ infirm ♦︎ feeble ♦︎ delicateThese words all describe sb who is not physically strong. 这些词均表示身体虚弱的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆weak / frail / feeble / delicate health◆to look weak / frail / delicate◆very weak / frail / delicate■ weak (of a person or part of the body) not physically strong （人或身体某部位）虚弱的，无力的◆She is still weak after her illness.她病后仍然虚弱。◆She suffered from a weak heart.她心脏不好。OPP strong ⇨ strong 1 , strong ⇨ well ■ frail (especially of an old person) weak and thin （尤指老年人）瘦弱的◆women caring for frail elderly relatives照顾羸弱年迈亲属的妇女■ infirm /ɪnˈfɜːm; NAmE ɪnˈfɜːrm/ (rather formal) ill and weak, especially over a long period of time or because of old age （长期）病弱的；年老体弱的◆Father was becoming increasingly infirm.父亲越来越衰弱。■ feeble very weak 虚弱的；衰弱的◆He's a bit feeble nowadays.近来他有些虚弱。◆The heartbeat was feeble and irregular.心搏无力，心律不齐。■ delicate (rather formal) weak and easily becoming ill 虚弱的；纤弱的◆She has a delicate constitution and has to be careful with what she eats.她体质虚弱，饮食需特别小心。 |