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单词 flimsy
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flimsy
(flɪmzi )
Word forms: flimsier , flimsiest
1. adjective
A flimsy object is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made.
...a flimsy wooden door.
...a pair of flimsy shoes.
Synonyms: fragile, weak, slight, delicate  
flimsily (flɪmzɪli ) adverb B1+
...flimsily constructed houses.
2. adjective
Flimsy cloth or clothing is thin and does not give much protection.
...a very flimsy pink chiffon nightgown.
Synonyms: thin, light, sheer, transparent  
3. adjective
If you describe something such as evidence or an excuse as flimsy, you mean that it is not very good or convincing.
The charges were based on very flimsy evidence.
Synonyms: unconvincing, poor, thin, weak  
Collocations:
flimsy evidence
The court pointed out that the accusation of embezzlement was based on flimsy evidence and could have easily been refuted with any reasonable investigation.
Christianity Today
She finds that it was based on flimsy evidence, supported by an intolerant consensus backed by vested interests and amplified by a docile press.
Times, Sunday Times
I wouldn't want it based on grudges or flimsy evidence, because that would be unjust.
The Sun
Critics maintain the police jumped to conclusions and have spent the intervening months trying to bolster up flimsy evidence.
Times, Sunday Times
Based on often flimsy evidence and even rumour, excavations are under way in several questionable sites in the hope of making a similar discovery.
Times, Sunday Times
flimsy material
You could also wrap some ice cubes into the flimsy material and tie his or her hands behind their back.
The Sun
Houses were built of flimsy material (as opposed to the grandeur of the churches), which were unable to stand the test of time.
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The use of flimsy material makes the robots' actions similar to that of a human to create human-like music.
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flimsy plastic
It seems the flimsy plastic wasn't heavy enough, the machine complained and an assistant had to come over and override the objection.
Times, Sunday Times
Half the country's rivers are held in place by flimsy plastic barriers.
The Sun
Instead of relying on flimsy plastic that will last only a year or two, a glass screen will be with you for longer.
Times, Sunday Times
The flimsy plastic case feels cheap, but it's so pocketable that you may forgive this.
Times, Sunday Times
By contrast, my own flimsy plastic ten-pint tub looked as if it might break if examined too intently and drew an unwelcomedegree of attention.
Times, Sunday Times
flimsy tent
This week the temperature has barely risen above freezing and the flimsy tents donated by well-wishers provide little protection against the cold.
Times, Sunday Times
The protesters hid behind flimsy tents and offered the journalists with them face masks as protection against the expected teargas.
Times, Sunday Times
In muddy wasteland along the coast they are sheltering this weekend in flimsy tents huddled together in makeshift camps while waiting for an opportunity to make the crossing.
Times, Sunday Times
In the refugee camps the flimsy tents used as emergency housing are unlikely to withstand the rain and wind, and some camps were evacuated in advance of the storm.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 脆弱的
Japanese: もろい
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