1. 娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的
    Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.

    e.g. He had delicate hands.
           他有一双纤细的手。
    e.g. ...an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom.
           长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的常青树

2. (颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的，清淡可口的;（气味）清香的
    Something that is delicate has a colour, taste, or smell which is pleasant and not strong or intense.

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    e.g. Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour...
           嫩菜豆口感细腻，味道清香、淡雅。
    e.g. The colours are delicate and shimmering.
           这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。

3. 娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的
    If something is delicate, it is easy to harm, damage, or break, and needs to be handled or treated carefully.

    e.g. Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.
           珊瑚虽然看上去坚固，实际上非常易碎。
    e.g. ...a washing machine catering for every fabric — even the most delicate.
           适合洗涤各种织物的洗衣机——即使是最易损的也没问题

4. 娇弱的;柔弱的
    Someone who is delicate is not healthy and strong, and becomes ill easily.

    e.g. She was physically delicate and psychologically unstable.
           她身体孱弱，心理上也不够稳定。

5. 微妙的;棘手的;需要小心处理的
    You use delicate to describe a situation, problem, matter, or discussion that needs to be dealt with carefully and sensitively in order to avoid upsetting things or offending people.

    e.g. The European members are afraid of upsetting the delicate balance of political interests...
           欧洲成员国害怕会打乱各政治利益集团间的微妙平衡。
    e.g. This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity...
           这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。

6. 技巧性很强的;注重细节的
    A delicate task, movement, action, or product needs or shows great skill and attention to detail.

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    e.g. ...a long and delicate operation carried out at a hospital in Florence...
           在佛罗伦萨一家医院里进行的一场耗时长、难度高的手术
    e.g. Each motion must be delicate and precise, involving tiny movements.
           每一个动作都必须小心、准确，一点点地移动。