매우 조심스럽고 부드럽게 행동하는 모양
in a very careful, gentle, or finely judged manner
예문:
"The surgeon delicately removed the fragment from the patient's eye."
"He delicately placed the antique vase back on the high shelf."
구조나 만듦새가 아주 정밀하고 고운 모양
in a manner displaying fine texture, intricate workmanship, or structural complexity
예문:
"The lace veil was delicately woven with silver threads."
"The novelist's plot is delicately layered with hidden clues."
사람이나 문제를 다룰 때 매우 신중하고 사려 깊은 태도로
in a highly sensitive, thoughtful, or tactful way when dealing with people or issues
예문:
"The diplomat delicately addressed the border dispute during the summit."
"You must handle this family matter delicately to avoid further conflict."
향기, 맛, 색깔 등이 강하지 않고 은은하거나 가벼운 모양
in a pleasantly subtle, subdued, or light manner regarding scent, flavor, or color
예문:
"The room was delicately scented with fresh lavender and jasmine."
"The chef prepared a delicately flavored broth using spring herbs."
상태가 불안정하여 쉽게 변하거나 깨지기 쉬운 모양
in a way that is easily upset or affected; being in a precarious state of balance
예문:
"The ecosystem is delicately balanced and sensitive to climate change."
"The negotiations are delicately poised between success and failure."