delicacy
noun uk/ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/ us/ˈdel.ə.kə.si/
(FOOD)
[ C ](尤指稀有昂贵的)美食,美味,佳肴
something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat
In some parts of the world, sheep's eyes are considered a great delicacy. 羊眼在世界某些地方被认为是一种难得的美味佳肴。
(POLITENESS)
[ U ](行动或说话)慎重,周到;微妙性
acting and speaking carefully so that no one is offended, or the possibility of causing offence
He raised the matter with great delicacy. 他十分慎重地提起这件事。
I don't think you fully appreciate the delicacy of the situation. 我认为你还没有充分认识到局势的微妙性。
(BEING EASILY DAMAGED)
[ U ]易损;易碎;脆弱
the quality of being easy to damage or looking very easy to damage
Because of their great delicacy, the books cannot be moved. 由于这些书极易受损,因此不宜搬动。
(CARE)
[ U ]精细,精妙
the quality of being done carefully or gently
We admired the delicacy of her brush strokes. 我们十分欣赏她毛笔书法的精妙。