frail

中英词典：frail

形容词

1. 虚弱的；脆弱的

例句：

1. She was looking increasingly frail as she grew older.（随着年龄的增长，她看起来越来越虚弱。）
2. The old man had a frail body and walked with a cane.（老人身体虚弱，靠拐杖行走。）

名词

1. 衰弱的人；虚弱的动物

例句：

1. She cared for the frail and elderly in the nursing home.（她照顾养老院里虚弱的老人。）
2. The bird's wings were too frail to fly.（鸟的翅膀太脆弱，无法飞翔。）

2. （古语）脆弱的东西

词语辨析

frail, fragile, delicate

词汇扩充

frailly（副词）

frailness（名词）

近义词

weak, feeble, delicate, fragile, infirm

反义词

strong, robust, sturdy, durable

柯林斯词典

[形容词]

1. （身体）虚弱的；脆弱的

2. （事物）易损坏的；易碎的

3. （音乐）轻柔的；娇嫩的

4. （声音）轻微的；细弱的

[名词]

1. 体弱的人；虚弱的动物

2. （古语）脆弱的东西

牛津词典

[形容词]

1. （身体）虚弱的；脆弱的

2. （事物）易损坏的；易碎的

3. （声音）轻微的；细弱的

[名词]

1. 体弱的人；虚弱的动物

2. （古语）脆弱的东西

用法

1. frail作为形容词时，可以用来形容人或事物的虚弱或脆弱程度。

2. frail作为名词时，指的是体弱的人或动物，也可指易碎的东西。

中英对照例句

1. She was looking increasingly frail as she grew older.（随着年龄的增长，她看起来越来越虚弱。）
2. The old man had a frail body and walked with a cane.（老人身体虚弱，靠拐杖行走。）
3. Her frail health prevented her from participating in physical activities.（她脆弱的健康状况使她无法参加身体活动。）
4. The bird's wings were too frail to fly.（鸟的翅膀太脆弱，无法飞翔。）
5. He handled the delicate vase with great care.（他小心翼翼地处理着那个易碎的花瓶。）
6. The fragile glass ornament shattered when it fell from the shelf.（那个易碎的玻璃装饰品从架子上掉下来后摔碎了。）
7. The frail sound of her voice indicated her exhaustion.（她声音中的细弱表明她已经筋疲力尽。）
8. The old man needed assistance to walk due to his frailty.（老人由于虚弱需要帮助才能行走。）
9. The frailness of the bridge made it unsafe to cross.（桥的脆弱性使其无法安全通行。）
10. The delicate flowers wilted in the scorching heat.（娇嫩的花朵在炎热的天气中枯萎了。）
11. The infirm patient required constant care and attention.（虚弱的病人需要持续的护理和关注。）
12. His weak body could not withstand the rigorous training.（他虚弱的身体无法承受严格的训练。）
13. Despite her feeble attempts, she couldn't open the jar.（尽管她试图，但她无法打开罐子。）
14. The fragile antique vase was displayed behind a glass case.（易碎的古董花瓶摆放在玻璃柜里展示。）
15. The fragile sound of the music box was enchanting.（音乐盒发出的细弱声音令人陶醉。）
16. The robust athlete easily lifted the heavy weights.（健壮的运动员轻松地举起了沉重的重量。）
17. She had a sturdy backpack that could withstand rough handling.（她有一个坚固的背包，可以经受粗暴的处理。）
18. The durable material of the jacket made it suitable for outdoor activities.（夹克衫耐用的材料使其适合户外活动。）
19. His strength was in stark contrast to his frail appearance.（他的力量与他虚弱的外表形成鲜明对比。）
20. Despite her delicate health, she remained optimistic.（尽管她身体脆弱，但她依然保持乐观。）