sensitive
/ˈsensətɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4364 in the learning path
敏感的；易受影响的
Definitions
adj. Easily affected by emotions, substances, or changes
敏感的；易受影响的
adj. Aware of and considerate towards other people's feelings
体贴的；善解人意的
adj. Requiring careful handling because of possible harm or offence
需谨慎处理的；敏感的
Example
My skin is sensitive to this new washing powder.
我的皮肤对这种新洗衣粉很敏感。
Teachers should be sensitive to students' cultural backgrounds when discussing potentially controversial issues in class.
教师在课堂上讨论可能引发争议的问题时，应顾及学生的文化背景。
Collocations
- sensitive skin
- sensitive to criticism
- sensitive information
- sensitive issue
Word family
- sensitivity (n.)
- sensitively (adv.)
- insensitive (adj.)
Antonyms
- insensitive
Usage tip
sensitive指敏感的；sensible指明智的，勿混淆。
FAQ
- What does sensitive mean?
- Easily affected by emotions, substances, or changes Aware of and considerate towards other people's feelings Requiring careful handling because of possible harm or offence
- How is sensitive pronounced?
- UK /ˈsensətɪv/, US /ˈsensətɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
