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.
クッキーはとてももろかったので、落ちたときには粉々に砕けました。
R
Appearing strong or happy but is actually sensitive and easily upset.
She put on a smile, but her voice was brittle.
彼女は笑顔を作ったが、声はもろかった。
R
Sharp and harsh in a way that is uncomfortable.
Her laughter was brittle, making the room go silent.
彼女の笑い声はもろく、部屋を静かにした。
noun
R
A type of candy made with nuts and sugar that snaps easily.
I can't resist a piece of peanut brittle.
ピーナッツブリットルの一片には抗えない。
translation
壊れやすい, もろい, きつい
ナッツキャンディー
語形変化
Comparative
brittler
Superlative
brittlest
Plural
brittles