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单词 lightweight
释义 lightweight
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: light (IV) + weight
1. : one of less than average weight: as
 a. : a boxer weighing more than 126 but not over 135 pounds
 b. : a wrestler weighing more than 134 but not over 145 pounds
2.
 a. : a person lacking in strength of character or intellectual depth
  < shows up its author as a lightweight — C.J.Rolo >
  < if she hadn't been the lightweight, the weakling she was — Donn Byrne >
 b. : a person inadequately qualified for the position he fills or the duties he is charged with
  < the muddled thinking of a lightweight in diplomacy — Times Literary Supplement >
II. adjective
1. : of or relating to a lightweight
 < a lightweight bout >
 < the lightweight championship >
2. : having less than average weight without fully corresponding lessening of strength, warmth, or other desirable quality
 < lightweight aluminum railroad cars >
 < a lightweight sweater >
3. : lacking in earnestness or profundity : not to be taken seriously
 < a lightweight kid who gets by on bare maintenance mentality — Mademoiselle >
 < lightweight discourses on long dead and justly forgotten court ladies — Saturday Review >
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