词组 | fragile |
释义 | fragile adjective easily broken or damaged – used about physical objects, and also about abstract thingsnounsglass is fragile The glass is extremely fragile.fragile bones Her bones were old and fragile.a fragile relationship He didn’t want to create distrust in an already fragile relationship.a fragile state Her health was in a fragile state.a fragile ecosystem/habitat The oil could damage the island’s fragile ecosystem.a fragile economy The fragile economy cannot keep up with population growth.a fragile democracy The country’s fragile democracy is under threat.a fragile peace/truce/ceasefire A fragile peace has been in place since the war ended.fragile health She wasn’t able to travel because of her fragile health.THESAURUS: fragile delicatecup | flower | necklace | fabric | skin easily damaged – used especially about things that are made from thin material and look attractive: The tea was served in delicate little china cups. | The plant has delicate yellow flowers. | She was wearing a delicate gold necklace. | Silk is a very delicate fabric. | People with delicate skin should not go out in strong sunlight.Delicate is also used about hands or features that are small or thin and look pretty: The dancers had delicate features.It is also used about people who are weak and in poor health: He was a delicate child and was often ill. brittlebones | nails | hair | material if something is brittle, it has a hard surface that breaks easily: An unhealthy diet can lead to the development of brittle bones. | If your nails are brittle, this may mean that you need to eat more calcium. | The shampoo is good for brittle hair. | Glass is a brittle material. breakableobject | ornament breakable objects must be handled carefully because they will break easily: Breakable objects should be carefully wrapped in newspaper. | It’s best to keep breakable ornaments away from animals and children. flimsyshirt | dress | material | wall | furniture | structure made of thin or light material which is easily damaged or badly made: His flimsy cotton shirt did not give him much protection from the cold. | She was only wearing a flimsy nylon dress. | The scarf is made of a flimsy material that will tear easily. | The hotel walls were so flimsy that you could hear everything in the next room. | Their furniture is very flimsy and doesn’t last very long. | The hut was a flimsy structure that looked like it would collapse at any moment. |
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