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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitiveadjectiveuk/ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/ us/ˈsen.sə.t̬ɪv/

sensitive adjective UPSET

B2 easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry神经过敏的；易被冒犯的；敏感的

Her reply showed that she was very sensitive to criticism.她的回答表明她对批评很敏感。
He was very sensitive about his scar and thought everyone was staring at him.他对自己的伤疤很敏感，以为每个人都在盯着他看。

B2 A sensitive subject, situation, etc. needs to be dealt with carefully in order to avoid upsetting people（话题、形势等）敏感的，须谨慎对待的

Sex education and birth control are sensitive issues.性教育和计划生育都是敏感的话题。
The stolen car contained military documents described as very sensitive.被盗的汽车里有据称非常敏感的军事文件。

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Don't be so sensitive!

She's very sensitive about her weight.

He's very sensitive to criticism of his children.

I have to be very careful with what I say because she's so sensitive.

If I'd known how sensitive she was I wouldn't have made the remark.

sensitive adjective KIND

B2 understanding what other people need, and being helpful and kind to them善解人意的；体贴的；体谅的

Representatives of the company claim their plan will be sensitive to local needs.公司代表们说，他们的计划会照顾到当地的需要。
In the movie, he plays a concerned and sensitive father trying to bring up two teenage children on his own.在影片中，他扮演了一个关怀备至、体贴入微的父亲，努力独自抚养两个十几岁的孩子。

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You have to be quite sensitive when you're dealing with adolescents.

It needs someone a bit sensitive to handle this sort of thing.

She's very sweet and sensitive.

He's not the most sensitive of people.

These are vulnerable people - you have to be sensitive to their needs.

sensitive adjective REACTING EASILY

B2 easily influenced, changed, or damaged, especially by a physical activity or effect娇嫩的；脆弱的；敏感的

Some people's teeth are highly sensitive to cold.一些人的牙齿对寒冷高度敏感。
sensitive skin敏感的皮肤

B2 Sensitive equipment is able to record small changes（仪器）灵敏的

The patient's responses are recorded on a sensitive piece of equipment which gives extremely accurate readings.病人的反应由一台灵敏仪器记录下来，该仪器能显示出极其精确的读数。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2372 COCA: 2506
sensitive

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 1aware of other people's feelings善解人意VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be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。ADVERB➤extremely, 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PREPOSITION➤to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。
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 2reacting more than usual to sth; easily upset敏感；易怒VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, 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。ADVERB➤extremely, 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PREPOSITION➤about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。
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 3needing to be dealt with carefully需謹慎處理VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be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。ADVERB➤extremely, 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
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 4able to measure very small changes靈敏VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be靈敏◇The bat's hearing is remarkably sensitive.蝙蝠的聽覺特別敏銳。ADVERB➤extremely, 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。PREPOSITION➤to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.
⇨ sensitive 1 (a sensitive and caring man) ⇨ sensitive 2 (a sensitive topic) ⇨ sensitive 3 (sensitive to criticism)sensitive1

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 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 sb◆sensitive / sympathetic to sb / sth◆a sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate manner / man◆(in) a sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate way◆(a) sensitive / sympathetic / gentle handling / approach◆sensitive / sympathetic / humane treatment◆a 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

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◆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

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◆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

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◆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

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◆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

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 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 / situation◆a sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate / an emotive question / subject◆a sensitive / a tricky / an awkward / a delicate problem◆a sensitive / a tricky / a problematic / an emotive issue◆a sensitive / tricky / problematic / delicate business◆a sensitive / a problematic / an awkward / a delicate relationship◆the sensitive / problematic / delicate / emotive nature of sth◆very / rather sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicate / emotive◆extremely / somewhat sensitive / tricky / problematic / awkward / delicate◆highly 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

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 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 sth◆very 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...
Words used to describe someone who is easily upset: sensitive, moody, prim...
Words used to describe someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to please: bad-tempered, irritable, moody...
Weak and easy to damage or break: weak, fragile, frail...
Secret, secretive and in secret: secret, secretive, surreptitious...
Difficult to do and involving a lot of effort: difficult, hard, tough...
Kind, gentle and sensitive: gentle, nice, sensitive...

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