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| /ˈbrɪtl/ |
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| 1 | a brittle substance or object is hard and can easily break into pieces 脆的;易碎的 | Don’ t pack fragile or brittle objects in your suitcase. 别把易损坏或易碎物品放进手提箱。 | | | 1a | a brittle relationship or situation is not very strong and could easily be damaged （关系或局势）不牢固的，靠不住的 | | the brittle peace between the two nations 两国间不稳固的和平 | | |
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| 2 | literary a brittle laugh or smile does not show real humour or happiness （笑容）冷淡的，不高兴的 | | 2a | if you speak in a brittle voice , you sound as if you are about to cry （声音）像要哭的 | | |
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| 3 | a brittle sound is rather sharp and unpleasant （声音）尖利的 |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| brittleness noun U |
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