slenderness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈslen.də.nəs/ us/ˈslen.dɚ.nəs/
苗条，纤细
the quality of being thin and delicate, often in a way that is attractive
He emphasised his elegant slenderness in close-fitting garments of black satin. 他穿着黑色缎子的贴身衣服，突出了他优雅苗条的身材。
We tend to associate slenderness with all kinds of positive attributes, from self-control to intelligence. 我们倾向于将苗条与各种从自制力到智力的正面品质联系起来。
细长|苗条|纤细
the quality of being small in amount or degree
They had many bad moments, thinking of the slenderness of their resources. 想想他们的资源匮乏，他们（一定）有过很多艰难时刻。
The slenderness of her victory surprised everyone. 她的险胜让每个人都很吃惊。
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- Her remarkable slenderness was mostly concealed under a pair of baggy black trousers.
- The church dominates the town with a tower and spire of subtly alarming slenderness and height.
- The slenderness of the chances of anything being built as a result of the competition was revealed.
- The slenderness of their means does not allow them to enlarge their businesses.