但娇气是进步的象征。

But namby-pambyism is a sign of progress.

少了城里孩子的娇气，多了一种大度气派。

The city children less squeamish, more of a generous style.

他走过鸡场时，动作里有种过分挑剔的神气，但还不完全是娇气。

He moved across the chicken yard with a fastidious, not quite finicking motion.

因此，我们所必需的，不是娇气地复古退隐，而是勇敢执着地坚守。

What is required, therefore, is not squeamish reversion, but brave perseverance.

猫是很娇气的动物，容易得的病很多很多，不过我从没听说过哪只猫失眠的。

Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many ailments, but I never heard of one who suffered from insomnia.