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

Judy understands algebra well but I have only a flimsy grasp of the subject.
朱迪精通代数，但我对这科却掌握的不好。
He also made flimsy promises of legislative reform and elections for the rubber-stamp parliament in February.
在今年2月，他也曾轻意许诺要进行立法改革，并对他的橡皮图章国会进行选举。
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。
She was wearing only a thin robe over a flimsy nightdress, and her feet were bare
她只在薄如蝉翼的睡衣外套了一件薄睡袍，而且光着脚。
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。
She wore a flimsy summer dress.
她穿着一件又轻又薄的夏装。
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。
Puccini, with his flimsy knowledge of China, took even greater liberties.
普契尼凭着他对中国的朦胧认识，进行了更大胆的构思。
We were punished for a flimsy reason.
我们因为一个虚弱的原因而被惩罚。
This makes the unit extremely durable and sturdy unlike the flimsy plastic machines that easily break.
这使得单位极为坚固耐用，不像塑料机械的站不住脚的，很容易突破。