flimsy
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A flimsy object is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made. 脆弱的; 劣质的
...a flimsy wooden door. …劣质的木门。
2. ADJ Flimsy cloth or clothing is thin and does not give much protection. (布料或衣服) 薄的
...a very flimsy pink chiffon nightgown. …一件很薄的粉红色雪纺绸睡衣。
3. ADJ If you describe something such as evidence or an excuse as flimsy, you mean that it is not very good or convincing. 站不住脚的
The charges were based on very flimsy evidence. 这些指控基于非常站不住脚的证据。
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flimsy /ˈflɪmzɪ/ (flimsier,flimsiest)
剑桥词典
flimsy adjective (THIN)
very thin , or easily broken or destroyed
很薄的;易破的;易损坏的
You won't be warm enough in that flimsy dress . 你穿那么薄的衣服不够暖和。
We spent the night in a flimsy wooden hut . 我们在一个不太坚固的小木屋里过了一夜。
a flimsy cardboard box 薄纸板箱
flimsy adjective (DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE)
A flimsy argument , excuse , etc. is weak and difficult to believe .
(论点、借口等)不足信的,站不住脚的
When I asked him why he was late, he gave me some flimsy excuse about having car trouble . 我问他为什么迟到时,他给了个很不足信的借口,说车出毛病了。 返回 flimsy