sensitive

英 [ˈsensətɪv]

美 [ˈsensətɪv]

adj.  体贴的; 体恤的; 善解人意的; 感觉敏锐的; 艺术感觉好的; 有悟性的; 易生气的; 易被惹恼的; 神经过敏的
n.  敏感的人; 有灵异能力的人

复数：sensitives　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.2372 / COCA.2506

习惯用语

adj.

hit/touch a (raw/sensitive) nerve
• 触及要害；触动痛处
  to mention a subject that makes sb feel angry, upset, embarrassed, etc.
• You touched a raw nerve when you mentioned his first wife.
  你谈起他的第一个妻子，这就触到了他的痛处。

牛津词典

adj.

对他人的感情 to people's feelings
• 体贴的；体恤的；善解人意的
  aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
  1. a sensitive and caring man
     体贴的男人
  2. She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
     她很能体谅他人的感情。
对艺术 / 音乐 / 文学 to art/music/literature
• 感觉敏锐的；艺术感觉好的；有悟性的
  able to understand art, music and literature and to express yourself through them
  1. an actor's sensitive reading of the poem
     演员对那首诗富有表现力的朗诵
  2. a sensitive portrait
     栩栩如生的画像
容易生气 easily upset
• 易生气的；易被惹恼的；神经过敏的
  easily offended or upset
  1. You're far too sensitive.
     你也太敏感了。
  2. He's very sensitive about his weight.
     他很忌讳别人说他胖。
  3. She's very sensitive to criticism.
     她一听批评就急。
信息；话题 information/subject
• 须谨慎对待的；敏感的
  that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry
  1. Health care is a politically sensitive issue.
     医疗卫生是政界的一个敏感问题。
对低温、光、食物等 to cold/light/food, etc.
• 敏感的；过敏的
  reacting quickly or more than usual to sth
  1. sensitive areas of the body
     身体的敏感区
  2. My teeth are very sensitive to cold food.
     我的牙齿对冷食过敏。
对细微变化 to small changes
• 灵敏的
  able to measure very small changes
  1. a sensitive instrument
     灵敏的仪器
  2. The Stock Exchange is very sensitive to political change.
     证券市场对政局变化非常敏感。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 体恤的;体贴的;善解人意的
  If you aresensitive toother people's needs, problems, or feelings, you show understanding and awareness of them.
  1. The classroom teacher must be sensitive to a child's needs...
     班主任必须对小学生的需求体察入微。
  2. He was always so sensitive and caring.
     他总是如此理解和关心别人。
• ADJ-GRADED 易生气的;易担忧的;敏感的
  If you aresensitive aboutsomething, you are easily worried and offended when people talk about it.
  1. Young people are very sensitive about their appearance...
     年轻人对外表很在意。
  2. Take it easy. Don't be so sensitive.
     放松点，别这么敏感。
• ADJ-GRADED (问题、话题)敏感的，棘手的，易引起纷争的，须谨慎对待的
  Asensitivesubject or issue needs to be dealt with carefully because it is likely to cause disagreement or make people angry or upset.
  1. Employment is a very sensitive issue.
     就业是一个非常棘手的问题。
  2. ...politically sensitive matters.
     政治敏感事件
• ADJ-GRADED (文件、报告)机密的，须小心对待的，须妥善保管的
  Sensitivedocuments or reports contain information that needs to be kept secret and dealt with carefully.
  1. He instructed staff to shred sensitive documents.
     他吩咐员工将机密文件用碎纸机销毁。
  2. ...sensitive information which, in the wrong hands, could jeopardise the safety of British troops.
     落入敌人手中会危及英军安全的机要情报
• ADJ-GRADED 过敏的;易受影响的;敏感的
  Something that issensitive toa physical force, substance, or treatment is easily affected by it and often harmed by it.
  1. ...a chemical which is sensitive to light.
     对光敏感的化学品
  2. ...gentle cosmetics for sensitive skin.
     适用于敏感性皮肤的温和化妆品
• ADJ-GRADED (科学仪器)灵敏的，灵敏度高的
  Asensitivepiece of scientific equipment is capable of measuring or recording very small changes.
  1. ...an extremely sensitive microscope.
     高灵敏度的显微镜

英英释义

noun

• someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
  1. he consulted several mediums
  Synonym:mediumspiritualist

adj

• of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
• hurting
  1. the tender spot on his jaw
  Synonym:sorerawtender
• able to feel or perceive
  1. even amoeba are sensible creatures
  2. the more sensible parts of the skin
  Synonym:sensible
• responsive to physical stimuli
  1. a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch
  2. a sensitive voltmeter
  3. sensitive skin
  4. sensitive to light
• being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
  1. sensitive to the local community and its needs

双语例句

• According to Mandy, Pat's tough exterior hides a shy and sensitive soul.
  据曼迪说，帕特彪悍的外表下隐藏着一颗害羞且敏感的心。
• Sprays can sting sensitive skin.
  这些喷剂会使敏感肌肤感到刺痛。
• The issue of foreign troops on Turkish soil is a sensitive one.
  在土耳其领土上驻扎外国军队这个问题非常敏感。
• He was a gentle, sensitive, lovable man who will be missed by a host of friends.
  他是一个温和、体贴而且可爱的人，许多朋友都会想念他的。
• The ball hit him in the most sensitive part of his anatomy.
  球击中了他身上最敏感的部位。
• Take it easy. Don't be so sensitive.
  放松点，别这么敏感。
• Neither Baker nor Levy seemed eager to disturb the cordial atmosphere by discussing more sensitive issues
  贝克和利维似乎都不愿谈及更为敏感的话题而破坏了友好的氛围。
• This sensitive book tackles the delicate issue of adoption with care and simplicity
  这本敏感的书谨慎、简洁地讨论了收养这一微妙问题。
• The classroom teacher must be sensitive to a child's needs
  班主任必须对小学生的需求体察入微。
• They encourage boys to be sensitive and artistic
  他们鼓励培养男孩子的敏感和艺术气质。