touchiness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈtʌtʃ.i.nəs/ us/ˈtʌtʃ.i.nəs/
敏感性
the fact of needing to be dealt with carefully because people may be offended or upset
Everyone is aware of the touchiness of the situation . 每个人都知道局势的微妙之处。
The advisers wouldn't be identified because of the touchiness of the subject. 由于话题过于敏感,不会透露提供意见者的身份。
易因小事生气或发怒的性情
the quality of being easily offended or upset
My opponent's touchiness every time he is questioned should make us more concerned. 我的对手每次被质疑时的过于计较应该让我们更加关注。
These people blame others, but fail to recognize their own insecurities and touchiness. 这些人好责备他人,却没有认识到自己的不安全感和斤斤计较。
See: touchy
- More examples
- For researchers, the touchiness of the topic is a challenge.
- There is a painful touchiness in all aspects of the subject.
- Recalling the boss's touchiness on the subject, he dismissed the idea.