Fragile



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• adj. 易碎的, 易坏的
• ［英］ adj. 易碎的, 易坏的 ( brittle; crisp; friable)
• ［记］ frag ( =fract 断裂) + ( 易...的) -> 易碎的
• ［同］ 同根词: fragment ( 碎片)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle French, from Latin fragilis — more at frail
• Date: 1521
• 1.
  • a. easily broken or destroyed <a fragile vase>
  • b. constitutionally delicate ; lacking in vigor <a fragile child>
• 2. tenuous, slight <fragile hope>
• ? fragility noun
• Synonyms:
  • fragile, frangible, brittle, crisp, friable mean breaking easily. fragile implies extreme delicacy of material or construction and need for careful handling <a fragile antique chair>. frangible implies susceptibility to being broken without implying weakness or delicacy<frangible stone used for paving>. brittle implies hardness together with lack of elasticity or flexibility or toughness<brittle bones>. crisp implies a firmness and brittleness desirable especially in some foods<crisp lettuce>. friable applies to substances that are easily crumbled or pulverized<friable soil>.
• Synonym: see in addition weak.

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