brittle
英 ['brɪt(ə)l]
美['brɪtl]
- adj. 易碎的，脆弱的；易生气的
考试真题
- Most forms of steel abruptly become brittle at temperatures below about -25°C unless they are mixed with other metals.
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双语例句
- 1. This may help to undermine the brittle truce that currently exists.
- 这也许会火上浇油，破坏当前脆弱不稳的休战局面。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The pizza base retains its crispness without becoming brittle.
- 比萨饼的饼底依然酥脆，也没有变得易碎。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. These incidents suggest the peace in Northern Ireland is still brittle.
- 这些事件表明北爱尔兰的和平仍然很脆弱。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Myrtle gave a brittle laugh.
- 默特尔冷笑了一声。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.
- 池塘覆盖了一层易碎的冰.
来自《简明英汉词典》