1 ADJ-GRADED 脆弱的;不确定的 If you describe a situation as fragile, you mean that it is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack. 脆弱的;不确定的 [journalism]
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The fragile economies of several southern African nations could be irreparably damaged.
一些南非国家的脆弱经济可能会被彻底破坏，无法挽回。
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The Prime Minister's fragile government was on the brink of collapse.
首相领导的脆弱的政府处在瓦解边缘。
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His overall condition remained fragile.
他的整体情况还是很不稳定。
SYN unstable, weak, vulnerable, delicate
2 ADJ-GRADED 易碎的;易坏的 Something that is fragile is easily broken or damaged. 易碎的;易坏的
3 ADJ-GRADED (外表)精致的，精巧的 Something that is fragile is very delicate or fine in appearance. (外表)精致的，精巧的
SYN delicate, fine, charming, elegant
4 ADJ-GRADED [usually verb-link ADJ] 虚弱的;无力的 If someone feels fragile, they feel weak, for example because they are ill or have drunk too much alcohol. 虚弱的;无力的
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He felt irritated and strangely fragile, as if he were recovering from a severe bout of flu.
他感到恼火和莫名其妙的虚弱，仿佛经历了一场重感冒，正在康复。
SYN unwell, poorly [informal] , weak, delicate
| Thesaurus | fragile Also look up: |
| ADJ. | unstable, weak 1 breakable, delicate; (ant.) sturdy 2 |
| Word Link | fract, frag ≈ breaking : fraction, fracture, fragile |
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