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sensitive

Word family 
sen·si·tive /ˈsensətɪv/ ●●○ S3 W3 adjectiveadj  
1  understanding people 理解别人UNDERSTAND able to understand other people’s feelings and problems 善解人意的，体恤的 OPP insensitive
 a sensitive and intelligent young man
一位善解人意、非常聪明的年轻人
sensitive to
 It’s made me much more sensitive to the needs of the disabled.
它使我更加能够理解残疾人的需要。
2  easily offended 容易生气的UPSET easily upset or offended by events or things that people say 敏感的，容易生气的
 a very sensitive child
一个很敏感的小孩
sensitive about
 Laura’s sensitive about her weight.
劳拉对自己的体重很敏感。
sensitive to
 Throughout her career she remained very sensitive to criticism.
她在整个职业生涯中一直对批评很敏感。
sensitive soul British EnglishBrE (=someone who is easily upset by small or unimportant things) 敏感的人，容易生气的人
→ hypersensitive
3  easily affected 易受影响的FEEL HOT/COLD/TIRED ETC easily affected or damaged by something such as a substance or temperature 敏感的；易受影响的；过敏的
 Wetlands are environmentally sensitive areas.
湿地是容易受环境影响的区域。
 a baby’s sensitive skin
婴儿敏感的皮肤
sensitive to
 Older people tend to be very sensitive to cold.
老年人一般对寒冷都很敏感。
 Increasing numbers of people are sensitive to cow’s milk.
对牛奶过敏的人越来越多了。
4  situation/subject 情况/话题DIFFICULT a situation or subject that is sensitive needs to be dealt with very carefully, because it is secret or because it may offend people 需小心处理的，敏感的，可能触怒人的
 Abortion is a very sensitive issue.
堕胎是个非常敏感的话题。
 sensitive matters such as national security
国家安全之类的敏感问题
 highly sensitive information
高度敏感的情报
► see thesaurus at secret
5  reacting to changes 对变化的反应 reacting to very small changes in light, temperature, position etc 〔对光、温度、位置等的细微变化〕敏感度高的，灵敏的
 a highly sensitive electronic camera
高敏感度的电子摄像机
light-sensitive/heat-sensitive etc
 light-sensitive photographic paper
感光相纸
6  art/music etc 艺术/音乐等EXPRESS able to understand or express yourself through art, music, literature etc 〔对艺术、音乐、文学等〕感受力强的，有表现能力的
 a very sensitive performance
非常细腻的演出
—sensitively adverbadv
 It is an issue which needs to be handled sensitively.
这是个需要小心处理的问题。
Examples from the Corpus
sensitive• Tell me if any of these spots are sensitive.• The dark, clean-shaven face was strong and proud, the mouth firm yet sensitive.• My brother pretends he's tough, but he's actually pretty sensitive.• My children are very sensitive about being treated in a patronising way.• I didn't realize that Lee was so sensitive about her family.• He's sensitive about his bad teeth, so try not to look at them.• Some people are just much more sensitive and perceptive in transmitting or receiving data than others.• Joel is such a sensitive boy.• The minister admitted that highly sensitive documents had been leaked to the press.• They would not explode for a rabbit or fox, but were sensitive enough for a human body.• They are fit for any tank and, not being sensitive even to temperature variations, are suitable plants for beginners.• Paul is too sensitive for this job. He can't take even the smallest criticism.• Underneath all that macho stuff, he's really a sensitive guy.• Your competitors may have access to the company intranet, so never discuss commercially sensitive issues on-line.• a sensitive musician• In summary, increasing evidence from many studies has pointed to a sensitive period that is significant to the bonding experience.• The administration claims that the documents contain information of a highly sensitive political nature.• This is a very sensitive recorder - it picks up every word you say.• The team is gathering information on the sensitive subject of child abuse.• I knew we were on sensitive territory.• It is very sensitive to calcium and does not do well in alkaline or hard water.• If you are a public figure you can't afford to be too sensitive to criticism.• A teenager used his personal computer to break into sensitive US Air Force files.• When it comes to broaching the subject I don't think there's any sensitive way to do it.
sensitive to• My teeth are really sensitive to hot and cold.• Nurses have to be sensitive to patients' needs.
sensitive about• As a young man he was very sensitive about his gawky looks.
highly sensitive• The market is also highly sensitive because trading volumes are running close to 10-year lows.• Unlike the highly sensitive child, the defiant child has some physical characteristics that make a more aggressive approach possible.• Parents can help such highly sensitive children by showing them how to soothe themselves.• Managers need to handle highly sensitive direct contacts with clients.• In the Navy, Whitworth had access to highly sensitive information.• It can not be stressed too heavily that taking tissue samples was a highly sensitive matter.• They are consequently highly sensitive to any occurrence that might offend against this principle.• He seems highly sensitive to criticism in the press.• Infants are highly sensitive to the quality of adult attention.
highly sensitive• The market is also highly sensitive because trading volumes are running close to 10-year lows.• Unlike the highly sensitive child, the defiant child has some physical characteristics that make a more aggressive approach possible.• Parents can help such highly sensitive children by showing them how to soothe themselves.• Managers need to handle highly sensitive direct contacts with clients.• It can not be stressed too heavily that taking tissue samples was a highly sensitive matter.• They are consequently highly sensitive to any occurrence that might offend against this principle.• He seems highly sensitive to criticism in the press.• Infants are highly sensitive to the quality of adult attention.
From Longman Business Dictionary
sensitivesen·si·tive /ˈsensətɪv/ adjectiveadj
1very easily and quickly affected by changes
Many economically sensitive companies have closed factories and cut their staff.
We face fierce competition from imports and price-sensitive consumers (=customers who are likely to buy a product if the price goes down, and not buy it if the price rises).
sensitive to
A fall in bond prices discouraged investors from buying stocks that aresensitive to interest rates.
2something that is sensitive is kept secret because it might be used to gain an advantage
During the trial, the company argued that the documents containedsensitive trade secrets and should be kept confidential.
Modern telecommunications technology means there is a greater risk thatsensitive information will be misused or stolen.
3able to understand other people’s needs or particular problems etc
Local authorities will have to become morecustomer sensitive.
Waste must be disposed of in an environmentally sensitive way.
sensitive to
We’re sensitive to consumers’ needs and opinions.
Origin sensitive
(1300-1400) Old French sensitif, from Medieval Latin sensitivus, from Latin sensus; → SENSE1
sen·si·tive adjectiveadj
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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 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。
sensitive

adjective²

 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。
sensitive

adjective³

 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
sensitive

adjective⁴

 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

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 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

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 / 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

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 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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