a.

1. 脆的，易碎的；嬌貴的
   Take care with these delicate flowers.

   當心這些嬌嫩的鮮花。

2. 纖弱的，嬌弱的
   She is in delicate health.

   她身體虛弱。

3. 精美的，雅緻的
4. 需要小心處理的；微妙的；棘手的
   In such a delicate situation I have to weigh my words.

   在這樣微妙的情形下，我必須斟酌一下我的話。

5. 鮮美的；清淡可口的
6. 敏銳的，靈敏的
7. 纖細的；細長的；柔軟的
   She has long delicate fingers.

   她有著長而纖細的手指。

adj.

1. very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
   ▸(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured.
2. easily broken or damaged; fragile.
   ▸susceptible to illness or adverse conditions.
3. requiring sensitive or careful handling.
   ▸skilful; deft.

n.