frail

• 形容人或物身体虚弱、单薄、易受伤害或容易损坏。

Describes someone or something that is physically weak, delicate, or easily broken.

1. Physically weakB1formal

   Weak and delicate in health or body, often due to age or illness.

   虚弱的

   • The old man was too frail to walk without a cane.
   • After the surgery, she felt frail and tired.
   • The frail kitten needed special care to survive.

   同义词debilitateddelicatefeeblefragileinfirmpunysicklyslightvulnerableweak

   反义词hardyhealthyheartyrobuststrongsturdytoughvigorous

2. Easily broken or damagedB2formal

   Not strong or sturdy; fragile.

   脆弱的

   • The frail wooden bridge could not support heavy trucks.
   • She handled the frail antique vase with great care.
   • The frail structure collapsed in the storm.

   同义词breakablebrittledelicateflimsyfragileweak

   反义词durablefirmhardyrobustsolidstrongsturdytough

3. Weak in character or resolveC1formal

   Lacking moral strength or determination.

   意志薄弱

   • He was too frail to resist the temptation.
   • Her frail willpower gave in to peer pressure.
   • The leader's frail authority was challenged by the rebels.

   同义词faint-heartedindecisiveirresolutepusillanimousspinelessweak

   反义词determinedfirmresolutesteadfaststrong

• 名词，指用来存放干果（尤其是葡萄干或无花果）的篮子，也指这种篮子装满时的重量，通常为50至75磅。

A noun referring to a basket used for holding dried fruit, especially raisins or figs, or the weight of such a basket when full, typically between 50 and 75 pounds.

1. Weight of a basket of dried fruitC2formal

   A unit of weight used for a basket full of raisins or figs, typically between 50 and 75 pounds.

   一篮干果的重量

   • The merchant sold a frail of figs for a good price.
   • Each frail of raisins weighed about sixty pounds.
   • They packed the dried fruit into frails for transport.

2. Basket for dried fruitC2formal

   A basket specifically designed for holding dried fruit, especially raisins or figs.

   干果篮

   • The farmer filled the frail with freshly dried figs.
   • She carried a frail of raisins to the market.
   • The old frail was woven from reeds and used for storing fruit.