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源自中古英语 'delicat'(精致的),经由古法语 'delicat',最终来自拉丁语 'delicatus'(意为‘精细的’或‘娇嫩的’)。
❶ 指以精细、轻柔或谨慎的方式完成某个动作,常用于描述需要小心处理的事物或行为。
“She held the fragile vase delicately with both hands.”
(她用双手小心翼翼地捧着那个易碎的花瓶。)
“The artist painted the details delicately with a thin brush.”
(艺术家用细画笔精细地描绘了细节。)
handle delicately — 表示需要以非常小心或谨慎的方式处理某物或某事,通常因为其脆弱或敏感。
“This antique clock must be handled delicately during the move.”
(搬运过程中必须非常小心地处理这个古董钟。)