brittle

🇺🇸 /ˈbrɪtl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbrɪtl/
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標籤 TOP10000
adjective
R

Something that is hard but breaks easily.

The cookie was so brittle that it shattered into pieces when it fell.

這塊餅乾非常脆,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.

她擠出了笑容,但她的聲音聽起來很脆弱。

R

Sharp and harsh in a way that is uncomfortable.

Her laughter was brittle, making the room go silent.

她的笑聲很脆弱,讓整個房間陷入了沉默。

noun
R

A type of candy made with nuts and sugar that snaps easily.

I can't resist a piece of peanut brittle.

我無法抗拒一塊花生脆糖。

translation

adj. 脆的, 脆弱的, 尖刻的
n. 堅果脆糖

詞形變化

Comparative brittler
Superlative brittlest
Plural brittles