flimsy

英 [ˈflɪmzi]

美 [ˈflɪmzi]

adj. 劣质的; 不结实的; 薄而易损坏的; 不足信的
n. 薄纸; 复写纸; 打字纸; 电报

最高级：flimsiest　复数：flimsies　比较级：flimsier　

Collins.1 / BNC.11547 / COCA.12968

牛津词典

adj.

劣质的；不结实的
badly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used
1. a flimsy table
  不结实的桌子
薄而易损坏的
thin and easily torn
1. a flimsy piece of paper/fabric/plastic
  薄薄的一张纸 / 一块织物 / 一片塑料
不足信的
difficult to believe
1. a flimsy excuse/explanation
  站不住脚的借口 / 解释
2. The evidence against him is pretty flimsy.
  对他不利的证据很难站住脚。

ADJ-GRADED 不结实的;劣质的;不牢固的
Aflimsyobject is weak because it is made of a weak material, or is badly made.
1. ...a flimsy wooden door.
  很不结实的木门
2. ...a pair of flimsy shoes.
  一双做工粗劣的鞋
ADJ-GRADED (衣服或布料)薄的，不御寒的
Flimsycloth or clothing is thin and does not give much protection.
1. ...a very flimsy pink chiffon nightgown.
  薄如蝉翼的粉色雪纺绸睡衣
ADJ-GRADED 站不住脚的;不足信的
If you describe something such as evidence or an excuse asflimsy, you mean that it is not very good or convincing.
1. The charges were based on very flimsy evidence.
  这些指控建立在非常不具说服力的证据上。

noun

a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
Synonym:onionskin

adj

not convincing
1. unconvincing argument
2. as unconvincing as a forced smile
Synonym:unconvincing
lacking substance or significance
1. slight evidence
2. a tenuous argument
3. a thin plot
Synonym:fragileslighttenuousthin
lacking solidity or strength
1. a flimsy table
2. flimsy construction

He arrived late and excused his tardiness in a flimsy manner.
他来晚了，而且还以薄弱的借口来辩解他的迟到。
She was wearing a flimsy pink dress that streamed out behind her
她穿的那件轻薄的粉红色连衣裙在身后飘舞。
Of inferior quality; flimsy or unsubstantial.
不坚定的质量低劣的；脆弱的或虚幻的。
As in 1863 and 1934, flimsy private promises were fortified by government.
像1863年和1934年时一样，政府为脆弱的私人部门承诺提供了担保。
Actually a lot of apparently staunch people are flimsy in heart.
事实上，很多表面坚强的人，内心都很脆弱。
The charges were based on very flimsy evidence.
这些指控建立在非常不具说服力的证据上。
All the women had to wear were flimsy shoes.
那时妇女们不得不穿的是那种很容易坏的鞋子。
As the flimsy constructs soared, the men paid out twine until the kites reached three or four thousand feet
随着这轻薄的东西向上飞升，这些人慢慢放出细绳，直到风筝飞到三四千英尺高。
Not just things that are flimsy and unpractical, though they have their place and time as well.
不要光有易坏和不实用的东西，虽然在某一时刻某一场所也需要它们。
I found a billet in a flimsy shelter with five other men who were lying side by side.
我发现了一处简陋的掩壕，里面并排躺着五名士兵。