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Lightweight ˈlaɪtweɪt Weighs Person Noun  A   [Usu Adj

The flashcard defines "lightweight" as an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means weighing less than usual or of a lighter quality. As a noun, it refers to a weight class in sports, specifically mentioning boxing, judo, and rowing, or critically, a person considered unimportant or lacking skill.

The flashcard defines "lightweight" as an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means weighing less than usual or of a lighter quality. As a noun, it refers to a weight class in sports, specifically mentioning boxing, judo, and rowing, or critically, a person considered unimportant or lacking skill.

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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]轻量的;轻质的;比通常重量轻的 Something that is lightweight weighs less than most other things of the same type.
  [usu ADJ n]
  • ...lightweight denim...

    轻磅牛仔面料

  • The company manufactures a range of innovative light-weight cycles.

    这家公司生产一系列的新型轻便自行车。

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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](拳击、柔道、赛艇等运动中的)轻量级 Lightweight is a category in some sports, such as boxing, judo, or rowing, based on the weight of the athlete.
  [usu N n]
  • By the age of sixteen he was the junior lightweight champion of Poland...

    16岁时他已经是波兰的青少年组轻量级冠军。

  • He changed from lightweight (under 71kg) to light middleweight (under 78kg).

    他从轻量级(71公斤以下)转到了轻中量级(78公斤以下)。

  • A lightweight is a person who is in the lightweight category in a particular sport.轻量级运动员
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]无足轻重的人;无能的人 If you describe someone as a lightweight, you are critical of them because you think that they are not very important or skilful in a particular area of activity.
  [disapproval]
  • Hill considered Sam a lightweight, a real amateur.

    希尔认为萨姆无足轻重,是个十足的生手。

  • Lightweight is also an adjective.
    • Some of the discussion in the book is lightweight and unconvincing.

      书中的有些论述肤浅琐碎,毫无说服力。


Oxford light·weight / ˈlaɪtweɪt ; NAmE ˈlaɪtweɪt /
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noun
lightweight lightweights
adjective 1 made of thinner material and less heavy than usual (布料)轻量的,薄型的 ◆ a lightweight jacket 轻便的短上衣 2 ( disapproving) not very serious or impressive 不严肃的;给人印象不深的 ◆ a lightweight book 内容平庸的书 ◆ He was considered too lightweight for the job. 有人认为他资历太浅,不适合做这工作。 noun 1 a boxerweighing between 57 and 61 kilograms, heavier than a featherweight 轻量级拳击手(体重在 57 至 61 公斤之间) ◆ a lightweight champion 轻量级拳击冠军 2 a person or thing that weighs less than is usual 体重低于通常重量的人;比通常重量轻的东西 3 ( informal, disapproving) a person or thing of little importance or influence 无足轻重的人(或事);没有影响力的人(或事) ◆ a political lightweight 政治上的无名之辈 ◆ He's an intellectual lightweight (= he does not think very deeply or seriously). 他是个智力平庸的人。 light·weight / ˈlaɪtweɪt ; NAmE ˈlaɪtweɪt /
LDC
lightweight1 noun
lightweight2 adjective
lightweightlight‧weight1 /ˈlaɪt-weɪt/ noun [countable]
Examples
Thesaurus
1someone who has no importance or influence, or who does not have the ability to think deeply – used to show disapproval OPP  heavyweight:  an intellectual lightweight2a boxer who weighs less than 61.24 kilograms, and who is heavier than a featherweight but lighter than a welterweight3someone or something of less than average weight
lightweight1 noun
lightweight2 adjective
lightweightlightweight2 adjective
Examples
Thesaurus
1weighing less than average SYN  light:  a torch made from lightweight plastic2lightweight clothing or material is thin, so you can wear it in warm weather:  a lightweight jacket3showing a lack of serious thought – used to show disapproval:  a lightweight novel
WDF

lightweight

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轻量级的(48%),轻便(43%),无足轻重的(4%),轻量级拳击运动员(3%),无足轻重的人或物(1%),比较轻的(1%)
n.轻量级选手;无足轻重的人
adj.重量轻的;平均重量以下的

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