brittle
🇺🇸
/ˈbrɪtl/
🇬🇧
/ˈbrɪtl/
adjective
R
Something that is hard but breaks easily.
The cookie was so brittle that it shattered into pieces when it fell.
这块饼干非常脆，一落地就碎成了片。
R
Appearing strong or happy but is actually sensitive and easily upset.
She put on a smile, but her voice was brittle.
她挤出了笑容，但她的声音听起来很脆弱。
R
Sharp and harsh in a way that is uncomfortable.
Her laughter was brittle, making the room go silent.
她的笑声很脆弱，让整个房间陷入了沉默。
noun
R
A type of candy made with nuts and sugar that snaps easily.
I can't resist a piece of peanut brittle.
我无法抗拒一块花生脆糖。
translation
脆的, 脆弱的, 尖刻的
坚果脆糖
词形变化
Comparative
brittler
Superlative
brittlest
Plural
brittles