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delicate (B1)

カタカナ: デリケート

IPA: /ˈdelɪkət/

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; requiring careful handling or precise attention.

意味: 簡単に壊れたり、傷ついたり、ダメになったりする様子。注意深い取り扱いや、繊細な配慮が必要な状態を指します。

The antique vase was extremely delicate and had to be packed with great care. — その骨董品の壺は非常に繊細で、細心の注意を払って梱包しなければなりませんでした。
Be gentle with the baby bird; it's very delicate. — その小鳥には優しく接してあげて。とてもか弱いから。
The old man's health was delicate after the surgery. — 手術後、その老人の健康状態は非常に不安定でした。

Japanese translations of Delicate:

delicate to (prepositional phrase): Easily damaged or requiring care when interacting with something. — "The antique lace was too delicate to wash."
delicate about (prepositional phrase): Sensitive or easily offended regarding a particular topic. — "He's very delicate about his appearance."