dainty

小巧精致的、娇小玲珑的

She served the tea in dainty porcelain cups with gold rims.

她用镶金边的小巧瓷杯端上茶。

秀气的、轻巧的多指动作或体态

He took dainty little steps to avoid the puddles.

他小心翼翼地迈著小步，避开地上的水洼。

挑嘴的、讲究的多指饮食

My grandmother has a dainty appetite and eats very little.

我奶奶吃东西很挑嘴，每餐都吃得很少。

可口的、美味的旧式

The bakery window was full of dainty pastries and tarts.

面包店的橱窗里摆满了可口的糕点与塔类点心。

精致小点心、美食常用复数

The guests nibbled on dainties while waiting for dinner.

客人们一边等晚餐，一边吃著精致的小点心。