[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]脆弱的；不确定的 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.
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The fragile economies of several southern African nations could be irreparably damaged...
一些南非国家的脆弱经济可能会被彻底破坏，无法挽回。
The Prime Minister's fragile government was on the brink of collapse...
首相领导的脆弱的政府处在瓦解边缘。
His overall condition remained fragile.
他的整体情况还是很不稳定。
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By mid-1988 there were clear indications of the extreme fragility of the Right-wing coalition.
到 1988 年年中，有明显迹象表明右翼联盟极度脆弱。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]易碎的；易坏的 Something that is fragile is easily broken or damaged.
He leaned back in his fragile chair.
他仰靠在那把摇摇晃晃的椅子上。
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Older drivers are more likely to be seriously injured because of the fragility of their bones.
老司机由于骨骼脆化更有可能受重伤。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](外表)精致的，精巧的 Something that is fragile is very delicate or fine in appearance.
The haircut emphasised her fragile beauty.
发型突出了她的精致之美。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]虚弱的；无力的 If someone feels fragile, they feel weak, for example because they are ill or have drunk too much alcohol.
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He felt irritated and strangely fragile, as if he were recovering from a severe bout of flu.
他感到恼火和莫名其妙的虚弱，仿佛经历了一场重感冒，正在康复。
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fra·gile/ˈfrædʒaɪl; NAmEˈfrædʒl/adjective1easily broken or damaged 易碎的；易损的◆fragile china/glass/bones易碎的瓷器╱玻璃制品╱骨骼2weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt 不牢固的；脆弱的◆a fragile alliance/ceasefire/relationship不牢固的联盟；不确定的停火╱关系◆The economy remains extremely fragile.经济仍然极其脆弱。3delicate and often beautiful 纤巧的；精细的；纤巧美丽的◆fragile beauty纤美◆The woman's fragile face broke into a smile.那面孔秀丽的女子粲然一笑。4not strong and likely to become ill/sick 虚弱的◆Her father is now 86 and in fragile health.她的父亲现在 86 岁，身体虚弱。◆( BrE) ( informal) I'm feeling a bit fragile after last night (= not well, perhaps because of drinking too much alcohol).昨夜以后我觉得身子有点发虚（可能是纵酒所致）。▶fra·gil·ity/frəˈdʒɪləti; NAmEfrəˈdʒɪləti/noun[uncountable ]◆the fragility of the human body人体的脆弱fra·gile/ˈfrædʒaɪl; NAmEˈfrædʒl/fra·gil·ity/frəˈdʒɪləti; NAmEfrəˈdʒɪləti/
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fragilefra‧gile /ˈfrædʒaɪl $ -dʒəl/ ●●○ adjective
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1easily broken or damagedOPP strong: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile. fragile bones► see thesaurus at
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2a fragile situation is one that is weak or uncertain, and likely to become worse under pressureOPP strong: the country’s fragile economy Relations between the two countries are in a fragile state. the party’s fragile unity3fragile health a weak physical condition because of illness4thin and delicate: fragile beauty5 British English if someone feels fragile they feel ill, especially because they have drunk too much alcohol—fragility /frəˈdʒɪləti/ noun [uncountable]THESAURUSfragile easily broken or damaged: · The documents are old and very fragile.· a fragile glass case· The seventeenth century wall hangings are extremely fragile.delicate easily damaged – used especially about things that are made from thin material and look attractive: · a delicate gold necklace· The plant has delicate blue flowers.· delicate fabricsbrittle brittle hair, nails, bones etc have a hard surface, but they break easily, especially because they are not in good condition: · As you get older, your bones become more brittle.· a special shampoo for dry and brittle hairbreakable breakable objects must be handled carefully because they will break easily: · Put breakable objects out of the reach of children.· breakable ornamentsflimsy made of thin material that tears easily, or badly-made and likely to break easily: · a flimsy cotton shirt· a flimsy wooden tablefrail especially literary not strong and therefore easy to break, damage, or hurt: · The young trees are frail and need to be protected from the wind.· a frail little fishing boat· a frail old lady
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