英语词汇“flimsily”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

flimsyflimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adjective (comparative flimsier, superlative flimsiest) disapproving

ETYMOLOGYflimsy

Origin: 1700-1800 Probably from ➔ FILM¹ very thin layer

THESAURUSlikely to break► weak

unable to support a lot of weight:

► fragile

easily broken: Be careful with the wine glasses – they’re very fragile.

► brittle

hard or stiff, but easily broken: As we get older our bones grow more brittle.

► delicate

easily damaged. Used about soft things such as cloth, skin, or flowers: Silk is a delicate fabric, and it needs special care.

► flimsy

not well made and easily damaged. Used about things such as furniture, houses, or fences: The flimsy door couldn’t keep anyone out.

► rickety

in very bad condition and likely to break. Used about buildings, structures, or furniture: They crossed the rickety old bridge very carefully.

1flimsy cloth or clothing is light and thin, and can tear easily: a flimsy summer dress2flimsy equipment, buildings, etc. are not made very well and are easily broken: a shantytown of flimsy wood and tin structures► see thesaurus at weak13a flimsy argument, excuse, etc. is hard to believe: The evidence against him is very flimsy.—flimsily adverb—flimsiness noun [uncountable]

单词	flimsily
释义	flimsyflimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adjective (comparative flimsier, superlative flimsiest) disapproving Etymology ETYMOLOGYflimsy Origin: 1700-1800 Probably from ➔ FILM¹ very thin layer Thesaurus THESAURUSlikely to break► weak unable to support a lot of weight: ► fragile easily broken: Be careful with the wine glasses – they’re very fragile. ► brittle hard or stiff, but easily broken: As we get older our bones grow more brittle. ► delicate easily damaged. Used about soft things such as cloth, skin, or flowers: Silk is a delicate fabric, and it needs special care. ► flimsy not well made and easily damaged. Used about things such as furniture, houses, or fences: The flimsy door couldn’t keep anyone out. ► rickety in very bad condition and likely to break. Used about buildings, structures, or furniture: They crossed the rickety old bridge very carefully. 1flimsy cloth or clothing is light and thin, and can tear easily: a flimsy summer dress2flimsy equipment, buildings, etc. are not made very well and are easily broken: a shantytown of flimsy wood and tin structures► see thesaurus at weak13a flimsy argument, excuse, etc. is hard to believe: The evidence against him is very flimsy.—flimsily adverb—flimsiness noun [uncountable]
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