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单词 frivolous
释义 friv·o·lous
\ˈfriv(ə)ləs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin frivolus, probably from friare to rub, crumble — more at friction
1. : of little weight or importance : having no basis in law or fact : light, slight, sham, irrelevant, superficial
 < the procedure encourages frivolous cases — David Fellman >
 < is it not possible to screen out frivolous charges — A.F.Westin >
 < a frivolous argument >
2. : given to trifling or unbecoming levity : not grave or serious in demeanor, purpose, or acts : light-minded
 < as frivolous as his eldest son — C.H.Sykes >
 < she spends … too much time at soda fountains … it makes her appear frivolous — Ellen Glasgow >
 < the … frivolous existence of a public official mingling in corrupt social circles — Encyc. Americana >
: not serious or practical (as in content or form) : light, gay, playful
 < this letter is, on the whole, frivolous in its temper — Irving Kristol >
 < some frivolous lapel pins … in the form of heads of young girls — New Yorker >
friv·o·lous·ly adverb
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