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sensitive
sensɪtɪv ˈsɛnsətɪv
Word forms: plural sensitivities
1 ADJ-GRADED 体恤的;体贴的;善解人意的 If you are sensitive to other people's needs, problems, or feelings, you show understanding and awareness of them. 体恤的;体贴的;善解人意的 [approval]
  • The classroom teacher must be sensitive to a child's needs. [+ to]

    班主任必须对小学生的需求体察入微。

  • He was always so sensitive and caring.

    他总是如此理解和关心别人。

sensitively
  • The abuse of women needs to be treated seriously and sensitively.

    虐待妇女问题需要得到严肃而认真的处理。

sensitivity
  • A good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings.

    一段美满的恋情需要彼此关心并体恤对方的情感。

2 ADJ-GRADED 易生气的;易担忧的;敏感的 If you are sensitive about something, you are easily worried and offended when people talk about it. 易生气的;易担忧的;敏感的
  • Young people are very sensitive about their appearance. [+ about]

    年轻人对外表很在意。

  • Take it easy. Don't be so sensitive.

    放松点,别这么敏感。

sensitivity
  • ...people who suffer extreme sensitivity about what others think.

    对别人的想法过分在意的人们

  • They are aware of American political sensitivities about their country's role.

    他们明白美国人对其国家扮演的政治角色很敏感。

3 ADJ-GRADED (问题、话题)敏感的,棘手的,易引起纷争的,须谨慎对待的 A sensitive subject or issue needs to be dealt with carefully because it is likely to cause disagreement or make people angry or upset. (问题、话题)敏感的,棘手的,易引起纷争的,须谨慎对待的
  • Employment is a very sensitive issue.

    就业是一个非常棘手的问题。

  • ...politically sensitive matters.

    政治敏感事件

sensitivity
  • Due to the obvious sensitivity of the issue he would not divulge any details.

    由于该问题明显非常敏感,他不会透露任何细节。

4 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] (文件、报告)机密的,须小心对待的,须妥善保管的 Sensitive documents or reports contain information that needs to be kept secret and dealt with carefully. (文件、报告)机密的,须小心对待的,须妥善保管的
  • He instructed staff to shred sensitive documents.

    他吩咐员工将机密文件用碎纸机销毁。

  • ...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

SYN secret, private, confidential, classified
5 ADJ-GRADED 过敏的;易受影响的;敏感的 Something that is sensitive to a physical force, substance, or treatment is easily affected by it and often harmed by it. 过敏的;易受影响的;敏感的
  • ...a chemical which is sensitive to light. [+ to]

    对光敏感的化学品

  • ...gentle cosmetics for sensitive skin.

    适用于敏感性皮肤的温和化妆品

sensitivity
  • ...the sensitivity of cells to damage by chemotherapy.

    细胞很容易受化疗损伤

6 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] (科学仪器)灵敏的,灵敏度高的 A sensitive piece of scientific equipment is capable of measuring or recording very small changes. (科学仪器)灵敏的,灵敏度高的
  • ...an extremely sensitive microscope.

    高灵敏度的显微镜

sensitivity
  • ...the sensitivity of the detector.

    探测器的灵敏度

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Thesaurussensitive Also look up:
ADJ.

conscious, perceptive, understanding; (ant.) insensitive 1

emotional, irritable, touchy 2

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ADV.

overly sensitive, so sensitive, too sensitive 1 2

highly sensitive, very sensitive 1 2 3 4 5 6

politically sensitive 3

environmentally sensitive 5

N.

sensitive areas, sensitive issue 3

sensitive information, sensitive material 4

heat sensitive, light sensitive, sensitive skin 5

sensitive equipment 6

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitive

adjective¹

1aware of other people's feelings善解人意VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe善解人意become變得體貼make sb使某人善解人意Her experiences had made her sensitive to other people's troubles.她的經歷使她善於體察他人的煩惱。remain仍然善解人意Researchers tried to remain sensitive to local issues.研究者努力對地方事務保持慎重。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極為/頗為/非常善解人意deeply, unusually極為/超乎尋常地善解人意a deeply sensitive, caring man極為善解人意、關心他人的男子PREPOSITIONto對⋯理解Horses are very sensitive to their riders' moods.馬能敏銳地感受到騎馬人的情緒。
sensitive

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2reacting more than usual to sth; easily upset敏感;易怒VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe, seem神經過敏;似乎愛生氣become變得神經過敏remain依然神經過敏They remain sensitive to accusations of neo-colonialism.他們仍然對新殖民主義的指責很敏感。make sb/sth sensitive (to sth)使⋯(對某事)敏感These drugs can make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.這些藥物會造成皮膚對日照極度敏感。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常敏感acutely, deeply, highly, painfully, particularly極端敏感;非常敏感;特別神經質overly過於敏感increasingly日漸敏感a little, slightly, etc.有點兒/略有些敏感PREPOSITIONabout對於⋯在意Teenagers are often very sensitive about their appearance.青少年常常對自己的外表很在意。to對⋯敏感He was acutely sensitive to criticism.他對批評極為敏感。
sensitive

adjective³

3needing to be dealt with carefully需謹慎處理VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe敏感become變得敏感remain依然敏感consider, deem認為/視為敏感The information was deemed too sensitive to be broadcast.這條消息被認為過於敏感而不宜報道。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常敏感an extremely sensitive question極為敏感的問題highly高度敏感this highly sensitive issue這一高度敏感的問題potentially可能變得敏感It is not known how the Russians obtained such potentially sensitive information.沒有人知道俄國人是如何得到這些可能極為敏感的信息的。commercially, culturally, ecologically, environmentally, politically商業上/文化上/生態上/環境上/政治上敏感commercially sensitive information商業上的敏感信息culturally sensitive policies文化上的敏感政策
sensitive

adjective⁴

4able to measure very small changes靈敏VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe靈敏The bat's hearing is remarkably sensitive.蝙蝠的聽覺特別敏銳。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/頗為/非常靈敏especially, exquisitely, highly, incredibly, remarkably特別靈敏;極為敏感;靈敏度高;異常靈敏The equipment is highly sensitive.這套設備靈敏度很高。enough, sufficiently足夠靈敏The probe is sensitive enough to detect the presence of a single microbe.這個探測器靈敏度很高,哪怕只有一個微生物個體也能檢測出來。PREPOSITIONto對⋯敏感sensitive to the slightest movement對極輕微的移動都很敏感
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitive adj.
sensitive1 (a sensitive and caring man) sensitive2 (a sensitive topic) sensitive3 (sensitive to criticism)
sensitive1

adjective

a sensitive and caring man 体贴的男人a sensitive topic 敏感话题sensitive to criticism 一听见批评就不高兴sensitive ♦︎ sympathetic ♦︎ gentle ♦︎ humane ♦︎ compassionate ♦︎ understanding ♦︎ softThese words all describe a person who shows kindness and understanding towards others. 这些词均表示体贴的、有同情心的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / compassionate / understanding towards sbsensitive / sympathetic to sb / stha sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate manner / man(in) a sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate way(a) sensitive / sympathetic / gentle handling / approachsensitive / sympathetic / humane treatmenta humane / compassionate society sensitive (approving) aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings 体贴的;体恤的;善解人意的a sensitive and caring man体贴的男人She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.她很能体谅别人的感情。This type of situation requires a sensitive approach by doctors.这种情形需要医生持一种体恤的态度。OPP insensitive insensitive see also sensitivity tact sensitively

adverb

She handled the matter sensitively and effectively.她谨慎而有效地处理了那件事。
sympathetic (approving) kind to sb who is hurt or upset; showing that you understand and care about their problems 同情的;有同情心的;表示同情的a sympathetic friend / listener / employer有同情心的朋友/听者/雇主I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate.我对凯特一点也不同情。I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems).要是你想诉诉苦,那就跟我说吧。OPP unsympathetic insensitive see also sympathy sympathy , sympathize sorry for sb , sorry upset sympathetically

adverb

to nod / look / smile at sb sympathetically向某人点点头/望一眼/笑一笑表示同情
gentle (approving) calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way 文静的;温和的;温柔的;小心的Be gentle with her!待她温柔些!She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion.经过一番温和的劝说,她表示愿意来。He looks scary, but he's really a gentle giant.他看上去可怕,实际上却是个温和的巨人。OPP rough violent gently

adverb

She held the baby gently.她轻轻地抱着孩子。'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently.“你想念他们,是吗?”他温和地问。
humane hjuːˈmeɪn (rather formal, approving) showing kindness towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary 善良的;仁慈的;人道的a caring and humane society充满人性关怀的社会The animals must be reared in humane conditions.这些动物必须在人道的环境中饲养。OPP inhumane , cruel cruel see also humanity sympathy humanely

adverb

The dog was humanely destroyed.那条狗被人道毁灭了。
compassionate kəmˈpæʃənət (rather formal, approving) feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering 有同情心的;表示怜悯的Are these the actions of a compassionate and caring society?难道这就是一个充满同情与关怀的社会的所作所为吗?He was granted compassionate leave to visit his mother in hospital.他获准恩恤假去医院看望母亲。 see also compassion sympathy understanding (approving) showing sympathy for other people's problems and being willing to forgive them when they do sth wrong 善解人意的;富有同情心的;体谅人的She has very understanding parents.她的父母非常体谅她。 see also understand understand 2 , understanding sympathy noun soft (usually approving) kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering 有同情心的;仁厚的;心肠软的Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.朱莉娅心肠软,见他悲伤便动了恻隐之心。 OPP hard ruthless
sensitive2

adjective

a sensitive and caring man 体贴的男人a sensitive topic 敏感话题sensitive to criticism 一听见批评就不高兴sensitive ♦︎ tricky ♦︎ problematic ♦︎ awkward ♦︎ delicate ♦︎ emotiveThese words all describe sth that is difficult to deal with or needs to be dealt with carefully. 这些词均表示敏感的、难对付的、须小心处理的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配a sensitive / a tricky / a problematic / an awkward / a delicate matter / situationa sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate / an emotive question / subjecta sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate problema sensitive / a tricky / a problematic / an emotive issuea sensitive / tricky / problematic / delicate businessa sensitive / a problematic / an awkward / a delicate relationshipthe sensitive / problematic / delicate / emotive nature of sthvery / rather sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicate / emotiveextremely / somewhat sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicatehighly sensitive / problematic / emotive sensitive that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry 须谨慎对待的;敏感的It might be better to avoid such a sensitive topic.最好避开这样一个敏感话题。She is currently involved in highly sensitive negotiations.她正参与一场特别棘手的谈判。Health care is a politically sensitive issue.医疗卫生是一个政治敏感问题。The exact figure has not been released because it is judged to be commercially sensitive information.因被看作是商业敏感信息,所以确切数字尚未公布。 tricky (rather informal) difficult to do or to deal with, especially when it needs special care or skill 难办的;难对付的The incident has raised some tricky questions about the future of the project.这次事件引发了一些有关该项目前景的难题。Getting it to fit exactly is a tricky business.使它完全相符是一件很难做到的事情。The equipment can be tricky to install.该设备安装起来可能很费事。 problematic ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk; NAmE ˌprɑːbləˈmætɪkdifficult to deal with or to understand; full of problems; not certain to be successful 难对付的;麻烦的;未必能成功的The situation is more problematic than we first thought.这局面比我们最初想象的更难对付。Providing the necessary care for elderly people can be problematic.给老人必要的照顾可能会很困难。OPP unproblematic see also problem problem awkward (of a situation or sb's behaviour) difficult to deal with, especially because it could cause embarrassment to sb (局面或行为)难对付的,难处理的,使人难堪的Don't ask awkward questions.别问不好回答的问题。You've put me in an awkward position.你使我处境狼狈。It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that.你那样做让每个人都感到难堪。 delicate needing skilful, careful or sensitive treatment 需要技巧的;须小心处理的;微妙的The delicate surgical operation took five hours.那一高难度的外科手术用了五个小时。I wasn't sure how to approach the delicate matter of pay.我不确定该怎样解决工资这个微妙的问题。 emotive iˈməʊtɪv; NAmE iˈmoʊtɪv(of an issue or sb's language) causing people to feel strong emotions (问题或语言)激起感情的,令人情绪激动的Capital punishment is a highly emotive issue.死刑是极易引起激烈争论的问题。Try to keep your report factual and avoid using emotive language.你的报道应尽量贴近事实,避免使用富有感情的语言去渲染。sensitive3

adjective

a sensitive and caring man 体贴的男人a sensitive topic 敏感话题sensitive to criticism 一听见批评就不高兴sensitive ♦︎ touchy ♦︎ pricklyThese words all describe a person who is easily upset or offended. 这些词均表示爱生气的、易被惹恼的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to be sensitive / touchy / prickly about sthvery sensitive / touchy / prickly sensitive (sometimes disapproving) easily offended or upset 爱生气的;易被惹恼的;情绪反应过敏的You're far too sensitive.你也太爱生气了。She's acutely sensitive to criticism.她一听见批评就恼羞成怒。He's depicted as an insecure and sensitive soul.他被描述成一个缺乏安全感又容易生气的人。 touchy [not usually before noun] (rather informal, often disapproving) easily offended or upset, especially in a way that is not reasonable (尤指无缘无故地)易烦恼,易生气,易怒He's a little touchy about his weight.他有点忌讳别人提及他的体重。She gets very touchy if you mention the divorce.一提离婚的事她就翻脸。 prickly (BrE, informal, often disapproving) easily offended or annoyed 易怒的;爱生气的She's still a bit prickly about the whole incident.她对整件事仍感到有些恼怒。He could be very prickly with journalists.他对记者很容易生气。NOTE 辨析 Which word?People who are sensitive or touchy are likely to get upset or cry; both words can be slightly disapproving but touchy usually suggests greater disapproval than sensitive. People who are prickly are more likely to get slightly aggressive than to cry. * sensitive和touchy指人容易伤心难过或哭泣。这两个词有时都略带贬义,但touchy通常比sensitive贬义更强。prickly则指人容易急躁而非易哭。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitive
Reacting quickly or strongly: sensitive, responsive, ticklish...
Weak and easy to damage or break: weak, fragile, frail...
Secret, secretive and in secret: secret, secretive, surreptitious...
Kind, gentle and sensitive: gentle, nice, sensitive...

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