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.
[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; NAmEˈlaɪtweɪt/
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lightweightlightweightsadjective1made 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。noun1a 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2a 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; NAmEˈlaɪtweɪt/
1someone who has no importance or influence, or who does not have the ability to think deeply – used to show disapprovalOPP 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
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1weighing less than averageSYN 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