a.

1. 轻巧的，精致的
   The baby's bonnet had dainty embroidery.

   那婴儿的帽子饰有精美的刺绣。

2. 美味的，可口的
3. （人）秀丽的，优雅的
   The dainty lass is his sister.

   那位俊俏的小姑娘是他妹妹。

4. （对食物等）过分讲究的，爱挑剔的[（+about）]
   Our kitten is a dainty eater.

   我家那只小猫吃东西很挑剔。

n.

1. 美味，精美的食品[C][P1]
   There were dainties of every kind on the table.

   桌子上放着各式各样的精美食品。

adj.

1. delicately small and pretty.
   ▸delicate and graceful in build or movement.
2. fastidious, typically concerning food.

n.