新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

flimsy

英  [ˈflɪmzi]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • flimsier , flimsiest

    1脆弱的 , 劣质的

    A flimsy object is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made.

    双语例句

    例:

    a flimsy wooden door.

    劣质的木门。

    2(布料或衣服)薄的

    Flimsy cloth or clothing is thin and does not give much protection.

    双语例句

    例:

    a very flimsy pink chiffon nightgown.

    一件很薄的粉红色雪纺绸睡衣。

    3站不住脚的

    If you describe something such as evidence or an excuse as flimsy, you mean that it is not very good or convincing.

    近义词

    weak , unconvincing

    双语例句

    例:

    The charges were based on very flimsy evidence.

    这些指控基于非常站不住脚的证据。