fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack. 脆弱的 [journalism]

  例：

  The fragile economies of several southern African nations could be irreparably damaged.

  几个南部非洲国家脆弱的经济可能会无可挽救地被摧垮。

• 2. 

  fragility N-UNCOUNT 脆弱

  例：

  By mid-1988 there were clear indications of the extreme fragility of the Right-wing coalition.

  到1988年年中有明显的迹象表明右翼联盟极度脆弱。

• 3. 

  ADJ Something that is fragile is easily broken or damaged. 易碎的

  例：

  He leaned back in his fragile chair.

  他向后靠在他那把不结实的椅子上。

• 4. 

  fragility N-UNCOUNT 易碎性

  例：

  Older drivers are more likely to be seriously injured because of the fragility of their bones.

  年纪较大的司机因骨骼易碎而更可能会受重伤。