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

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。
The generals claim the investigation is a witch hunt against them, based on flimsy, unsubstantiated evidence.
军方将领声称，政府根据薄弱不足的证据对他们进行调查，纯粹是政治迫害。
She wore a flimsy summer dress.
她穿着一件又轻又薄的夏装。
We were punished for a flimsy reason.
我们因为一个虚弱的原因而被惩罚。
A flimsy table; flimsy construction; a fragile link with the past.
易损坏的桌子；易损坏的建筑；和过去脆弱的连接。
He took the folded sheet of flimsy.
他拿起那张折叠着的薄纸。
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。
You won't be warm enough in that flimsy dress.
你穿那么薄的衣服不可能暖和的。
It's the money that spurs these fishermen to risk a long ocean journey in their flimsy boats
是金钱驱使这些渔民驾着破旧小船冒险出海远航。