fragile
/ˈfrædʒaɪl/ · /ˈfrædʒəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3840 in the learning path
易碎的；易损坏的
Definitions
adj. Easily broken or damaged
易碎的；易损坏的
adj. Easily weakened, upset, or disrupted
脆弱的；不稳固的
Example
Please wrap these fragile cups before packing them.
请先把这些易碎的杯子包好，再装箱。
Tourism can threaten fragile ecosystems when large groups visit sensitive habitats without adequate environmental safeguards.
如果大批游客在缺乏充分环保措施的情况下进入敏感栖息地，旅游活动就可能威胁脆弱的生态系统。
Collocations
- fragile glass
- fragile ecosystem
- fragile recovery
Word family
- fragility (n.)
Synonyms
- delicate
- breakable
Antonyms
- robust
- sturdy
Usage tip
既可形容易碎物品，也可形容经济或情绪脆弱。
FAQ
- What does fragile mean?
- Easily broken or damaged Easily weakened, upset, or disrupted
- How is fragile pronounced?
- UK /ˈfrædʒaɪl/, US /ˈfrædʒəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
