dainty

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a. 秀丽的；美味的；讲究的；挑剔的

发音

UK /ˈdeɪnti/
US /ˈdeɪnti/
US

词形变化

dainties 复数 dainties daintier 比较级 daintier daintiest daintiest 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A delicacy (choice or pleasing food).

  2. 2.

    A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, frequently homemade, served at a social event.

  3. 3.

    Esteem, honour.

    废旧
  4. 4.

    An affectionate term of address.

    废旧
adj.
  1. 1.

    Elegant; delicately small and pretty.

    纤巧

  2. 2.

    Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.

  3. 3.

    Excellent; valuable, fine.

    废旧

词汇关系

名词

同义词 4

treat goody delicacy kickshaw

上位词 7

nutrition nourishment sustenance aliment alimentation nutriment victuals

下位词 10

sweet jelly marrow nectar ambrosia savory gelatin tidbit savoury titbit
形容词

同义词 5

nice exquisite squeamish prissy overnice

近义相关 3

delicate tasty fastidious

相关短语

Canadian dainty

词源

From Middle English deynte (as noun), from Old French deintié, from Latin dignitātem. Doublet of dignity.

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