n.

1. 精美；柔软；娇嫩；优雅[U]
   the delicacy of a baby's skin

   婴儿皮肤的娇嫩

2. 灵敏，敏感；灵巧[U]
   the delicacy of a compass

   指南针的灵敏

3. 微妙；棘手[U]
   negotiations of great delicacy

   极其棘手的谈判

4. 体谅；周到[U]
5. 柔弱，纤弱[U]
   The delicacy of his health alarmed us all.

   他虚弱的身体使我们大家都很担忧。

6. 美味，佳肴[C]
   caviar and other delicacies

   鱼子酱及其他美味食品

n.

1. fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
2. susceptibility to illness or adverse conditions; fragility.
3. discretion and tact:
   treat this matter with the utmost delicacy.
4. a choice or expensive food.