be sensitive to — to be easily affected by or responsive to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be easily affected by or responsive to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈsensətɪv tu/
Korean meaning: ~에 민감하다, ~에 예민하게 반응하다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **센**서티브 투
Example Sentences
- My plant is so sensitive to water that it faints when I mention rain.
- Students are sensitive to changes in exam schedules.
- My cat is sensitive to the sound of the can opener from three rooms away.
be sensitive to
VERB//bi ˈsensətɪv tu//
to be easily affected by or responsive to something

Being sensitive to noise
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sensitive는 라틴어 'sensus(감각)'에서 유래되었으며, 감각을 통해 느끼고 반응하는 능력을 의미합니다.
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“My plant is so sensitive to water that it faints when I mention rain.”
“Students are sensitive to changes in exam schedules.”
“My cat is sensitive to the sound of the can opener from three rooms away.”
“People with allergies are sensitive to certain foods.”
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