delicate

delicate的音标是[ˈdelɪkət]，基本翻译是“微妙的；精致的；纤弱的”，速记技巧是：de-谐音“得来”；li-谐音“里”；ke-谐音“可”；t-多音节后缀。

delicate的词源：

词根：de-（否定）+ -lic-（表示“精致的”）→ 不粗糙的→ 精致的

词缀：-ate（动词、形容词、副词后缀）

变化形式：

原形：delicate

复数：delicates

第三人称单数：delicates

现在分词：delicating

过去式：delicated

过去分词：delicated

相关单词：

1. delicate a. 精致的，微妙的；纤弱的，娇弱的。例句：“The delicate china broke into pieces when she knocked it over.”（她一碰就碎了，精致的瓷器摔成了碎片。）

2. delicacy n. 精致，精美；微妙；娇弱。例句：“The artist"s work is a study in delicacy and detail.”（艺术家的作品是关于精致和细节的研究。）

3. deliciously ad. 美妙地；令人愉快地。例句：“The fresh air and sunshine were deliciously refreshing.”（新鲜的空气和阳光令人愉快地清新。）

4. delicately ad. 微妙地；精致地；温和地。例句：“She spoke delicately, not wanting to offend anyone.”（她说话微妙，不想得罪任何人。）

5. delicatessen n. 高级餐馆或食品店；精美食品。例句：“We visited a delicatessen where they specialize in imported cheeses.”（我们参观了一家专营进口奶酪的高级餐馆或食品店。）

6. delicate-flavored adj. 味道鲜美的。例句：“The dish was prepared with delicate-flavored ingredients.”（这道菜是用味道鲜美的食材烹制的。）

7. delicate-looking adj. 娇弱的；纤细的。例句：“The delicate-looking flowers were in full bloom.”（娇弱的花朵正盛开着。）

8. delicately-poised adj. 平衡良好的；稳健的。例句：“The delicate-poised bicycle was carefully balanced on one wheel.”（这辆平衡良好的自行车被小心翼翼地放在一个轮子上。）

9. delicate-handed adj. 技术精湛的；手巧的。例句：“The artist is known for his delicate-handed skills in painting landscapes.”（这位艺术家以他精湛的画技和手巧而闻名。）

10. delicate-scented adj. 芬芳的；淡雅的。例句：“The flowers were delicate-scented and bloomed in a garden filled with colorful flowers.”（这些花芬芳淡雅，盛开在色彩缤纷的花丛中。）

常用短语：

1. delicate balance

2. delicate situation

3. handle delicately

4. delicate touch

5. delicate flowers

6. delicate handicraft

7. delicate taste

例句：

1. We must maintain a delicate balance between our work and personal life.

2. She handled the delicate situation with great skill.

3. His delicate touch on the piano was breathtaking.

4. The sculpture is a work of delicate art.

5. The flowers in the vase are delicate and beautiful.

6. The delicate handicraft is a traditional art form in our country.

7. I have a delicate taste in food, so I prefer to eat healthy and natural food.

英文小作文：

My Favorite Dish

I have a special fondness for delicate dishes that are full of flavor and texture. One of my favorite dishes is a simple but hearty chicken curry that my mother makes at home. The rich aroma and the tender chicken cooked in a spicy sauce make it a dish that I can"t resist. I love how the sauce clings to every piece of chicken, giving it a rich, complex flavor that is hard to beat. It"s not just the taste that I love, but also the way my mother prepares it, with care and attention to detail that makes every bite a treat. Whether it"s a casual meal with family or a special dinner with friends, a dish like this is always a hit and leaves everyone wanting more. Delicate dishes like this one are what make food not just a source of nourishment, but also a source of pleasure and relaxation.