英语词汇“fragility”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

fragilefragile /ˈfrædʒəl/ ●●○ adjective

ETYMOLOGYfragile

Origin: 1400-1500 Latin fragilis, from frangere to break

COLLOCATIONS► fragile peace

the fragile peace in the region

THESAURUSlikely to break► weak

unable to support a lot of weight:

► fragile

easily broken: Be careful with the wine glasses – they’re very fragile.

► brittle

hard or stiff, but easily broken: As we get older our bones grow more brittle.

► delicate

easily damaged. Used about soft things such as cloth, skin, or flowers: Silk is a delicate fabric, and it needs special care.

► flimsy

not well made and easily damaged. Used about things such as furniture, houses, or fences: The flimsy door couldn’t keep anyone out.

► rickety

in very bad condition and likely to break. Used about buildings, structures, or furniture: They crossed the rickety old bridge very carefully.

1easily broken, damaged, or ruined SYN delicate OPP strong: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile.► see thesaurus at weak12easily harmed → frail: Ed’s already fragile health deteriorated after he left the hospital. Mike’s fragile ego an environmentally fragile area3a fragile situation is one that is weak or uncertain, and likely to become worse easily: the country’s fragile economy the fragile peace in the region [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin fragilis, from frangere to break]—fragility /frəˈdʒɪlət̮i/ noun [uncountable]

单词	fragility
释义	fragilefragile /ˈfrædʒəl/ ●●○ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYfragile Origin: 1400-1500 Latin fragilis, from frangere to break Collocations COLLOCATIONS► fragile peace the fragile peace in the region Thesaurus THESAURUSlikely to break► weak unable to support a lot of weight: ► fragile easily broken: Be careful with the wine glasses – they’re very fragile. ► brittle hard or stiff, but easily broken: As we get older our bones grow more brittle. ► delicate easily damaged. Used about soft things such as cloth, skin, or flowers: Silk is a delicate fabric, and it needs special care. ► flimsy not well made and easily damaged. Used about things such as furniture, houses, or fences: The flimsy door couldn’t keep anyone out. ► rickety in very bad condition and likely to break. Used about buildings, structures, or furniture: They crossed the rickety old bridge very carefully. 1easily broken, damaged, or ruined SYN delicate OPP strong: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile.► see thesaurus at weak12easily harmed → frail: Ed’s already fragile health deteriorated after he left the hospital. Mike’s fragile ego an environmentally fragile area3a fragile situation is one that is weak or uncertain, and likely to become worse easily: the country’s fragile economy the fragile peace in the region [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin fragilis, from frangere to break]—fragility /frəˈdʒɪlət̮i/ noun [uncountable]
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