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dainty

UK //ˈdeɪnti//US //ˈdeɪnti//

词源

源自中古英语 deintee(珍贵的东西),古法语 deintié(价值,尊严),最终来自拉丁语 dignitas(尊严,价值)。

adjective

❶ 形容小巧精致、优雅可爱的事物,通常带有精致细腻的特质,常用于描述食物、装饰或人的举止。

“She served dainty sandwiches at the tea party.”

(她在茶会上端出了精致小巧的三明治。)

“The child picked up the dainty porcelain cup with care.”

(孩子小心翼翼地拿起那个精致的瓷杯。)

同义词:delicate, elegant, exquisite, graceful, petite

noun

❶ 指精致小巧的食物或物品,尤指女性喜爱的小点心或装饰品。

“The table was set with dainties for the guests.”

(桌上为客人们摆放了各种精致的小点心。)

“She bought some dainties from the antique market.”

(她从古董市场买了几件小巧的饰品。)

同义词:delicacy, tidbit, trinket, confection, bonbon

常见短语

dainty eater — 形容吃饭时挑食或食量很小的人,通常指对食物品质要求高或吃得很少的人。

“My sister is such a dainty eater that she barely touches her food.”

(我妹妹吃东西非常挑剔,几乎不怎么动她的食物。)