dainty

'deinti

GRE Collins 1

n. something considered choice to eat
s. affectedly dainty or refined
s. delicately beautiful
s. especially pleasing to the taste;

a. 秀丽的；美味的；讲究的；挑剔的

Collins 星级

15,385

BNC 频率

16,762

使用频率

dainty 的词根是 dain，源于古法语，意为“优雅、美丽”，后缀 -ty 表示状态或性质，整体意思是“娇美的状态”。

例句

1. She wore a dainty necklace that sparkled in the sunlight.

她戴着一条精致的项链，在阳光下闪闪发光。

2. The tea party had a selection of dainty pastries and sandwiches.

茶会上有一系列精美的小点心和三明治。

3. The little girl was very dainty as she danced across the stage.

小女孩在舞台上跳舞时显得非常优雅。