late 14c., "delightfulness; fastidiousness; quality of being addicted to sensuous pleasure," from delicate + -cy. Meaning "fineness, softness, tender loveliness" is from 1580s; that of "weakness of constitution" is from 1630s. Meaning "fine food, a dainty viand" is from early 15c.
实用例句
1. He's shown considerable delicacy and tact in feeling the public mood.
他在体察民情方面表现得相当周到和练达。来自柯林斯例句
2. It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.
应付这种局面需要刚柔并济。来自柯林斯例句
3. Both countries are behaving with rare delicacy.
两个国家都表现出少有的谨慎。来自柯林斯例句
4. Smoked salmon was considered an expensive delicacy.
