flimsy

flimsy
(flimsier, flimsiest)
  1. comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
    轻而不牢固的，脆弱的；易损坏的
    a flimsy barrier.
    脆弱的屏障。
    ■(of clothing) light and thin
    （衣服）又轻又薄的
    the flimsy garment fell from her.
    薄薄的衣服从她身上滑落。
    ■(of a pretext or account) weak and unconvincing
    （借口，理由）无说服力的，站不住脚的
    a pretty flimsy excuse.
    相当苍白无力的借口。
(pl. -ies)
  1. (Brit.)a document, especially a copy, made on very thin paper
    (英)薄纸文件（尤指薄纸副本）
    credit-card flimsies.
    信用卡复印件。
    ■[mass noun]very thin paper
    薄纸
    sheets of yellow flimsy.
    大张黄色薄纸。
派生
flimsily
adverb
flimsiness
noun
语源
  1. early 18th cent.: probably from flimflam
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