1、join up

参军；入伍

When hostilities broke out he returned to England and joined up.

战事爆发之后，他回到英格兰参军了。

（与…）联合；（与…）会合；（与…）组成联盟

Hawkins joined up with Mick in Malaga, and the two went touring around the countryside.

霍金斯在马拉加和米克会合，然后两个人到乡间游玩去了。

Councils are joining up with their European counterparts.

这些委员会将与欧洲的委员会结成联盟。

2、delicate

娇美的;精美的;雅致的;纤细的

He had delicate hands.

他有一双纤细的手。

an evergreen tree with large flame-coloured leaves and delicate blossom.

长着火红色大叶子、开着娇嫩花朵的常青树

(颜色)柔和的;(味道)鲜美的，清淡可口的;（气味）清香的

Young haricot beans have a tender texture and a delicate, subtle flavour.

嫩菜豆口感细腻，味道清香、淡雅。

The colours are delicate and shimmering.

这些颜色柔和且闪烁微光。

娇贵的;脆弱的;易碎的

Although the coral looks hard, it is very delicate.

珊瑚虽然看上去坚固，实际上非常易碎。

a washing machine catering for every fabric — even the most delicate.

适合洗涤各种织物的洗衣机—即使是最易损的也没问题