好词典

delicately

UK //ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li//US //ˈdel.ɪ.kət.li//

词源

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’)。

adverb

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。)

同义词:gently, lightly, carefully, tenderly, subtly

常见短语

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。)