单词 | lightweight |
释义 | lightweight (laɪtweɪt ) also light-weight Word forms: lightweights 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type. ...lightweight denim. The company manufactures a range of innovative light-weight cycles. 2. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun] Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete. By the age of sixteen he was the junior lightweight champion of Poland. He changed from lightweight (under 71kg) to light middleweight (under 78kg). A lightweight is a person who is in the lightweight category in a particular sport. 3. countable noun If you describe someone as a lightweight, you are critical of them because you think that they are not very important or skilful in a particular area of activity. [disapproval] Hill considered Sam a lightweight, a real amateur. Lightweight is also an adjective. Some of the discussion in the book is lightweight and unconvincing. Collocations: lightweight battery These contraptions are powered by a 'lightweight battery' which he will keep in his back pocket. The Sun The microrobots can use a small lightweight battery source like a coin cell or can scavenge power from the surrounding environment in the form of vibration or light energy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The bikes cost 750 each and use lithium lightweight batteries that can last for 20 miles on hilly terrain or 30 miles on the flat. Times, Sunday Times It specialises in manufacturing lightweight carbon composite components, such as engine casings. Times, Sunday Times It has been sitting on a fuel-saving box-wing concept for about 30 years — waiting until advancements in lightweight carbon composite materials made it viable. Times, Sunday Times The plane, the first to be made largely of lightweight carbon composites, has had a chequered history. Times, Sunday Times The clouds, which will cost 310,000 each, are made from a lightweight carbon structure and carry a giant envelope of material containing helium. Times, Sunday Times All it has, in fact, are two 40ft lightweight carbon fibre hulls, a long mast and three enormous sails. Times, Sunday Times A tuned damper reduces the vibration of a system with a comparatively lightweight component so that the worst-case vibrations are less intense. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Together with more lightweight components, this should help reduce emissions and improve economy. The Sun Whereas the competition was experiencing road failures with their engines because they followed traditional design methods and used lightweight components. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Corbeil buses were known for utilizing lightweight components, allowing for many flexible floorplans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The resulting 340bhp may sound a bit anaemic by modern supercar standards, but the lightweight construction means it weighs just 1,587lb. Times, Sunday Times Its lightweight construction takes the hard work out of ironing. Times, Sunday Times Anyway, he recommended a pair of lightweight construction sandals in 100 per cent goatex, with a unique, gel-injected mid-sole and all-weather calf straps. Times, Sunday Times This simple and lightweight construction made the units easily portable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The accident also caused criticism of the lightweight construction of the railbus, whose units dated back to the 1950s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Last year the company updated the classic boot, first worn in 1968, with a soft, lightweight design aimed at enhancing touch, feel and control. Times, Sunday Times Its lightweight design, at about 7lb, has made it a favourite with bodyguards and for fighting at close-quarters. The Sun These and other recent cases have been attributed to the lightweight design of modern football boots, which provide less protection to the foot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Frames are often constructed of moulded carbon fiber, for a lightweight design, although more traditionally frames are constructed from steel, aluminium, or other metal alloys. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The strength of cast iron allowed a more elegant and lightweight design, especially compared with heavyweight granite bridges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A lightweight material, such as decking against a brick or stone building, doesn't have enough visual weight to tie the building down. Times, Sunday Times These are wind and waterproof, made from a lightweight material and have a reinforced toe and a reflective trim to keep you visible as the nights draw in. Times, Sunday Times These suits are often made from very lightweight material for high flexibility. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Depending on the climate it can be made of very lightweight material or heavy wool. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are constructed from carbon-kevlar or a similarly lightweight material. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The other defining qualities are fluid, lyrical phrasings and some surprisingly lightweight textures. Times, Sunday Times For people steeped in country music's hardscrabble idioms, jeopardising their hard-won victories because of a bit of interpersonal aggro looked surprisingly lightweight. Times, Sunday Times Usually, you can rely on them to field a strong, physical team but the other night they were surprisingly lightweight. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 重量轻的, 羽量级 Japanese: 薄手の, ライト級 |
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