lightweight

• 形容某物重量轻，或指一个人不重要、没有分量、不严肃。

Describes something that weighs little, or a person who is not serious or influential.

1. Light in weightA2formal

   Weighing relatively little compared to similar items, making it easy to carry or handle.

   轻的

   • This suitcase is lightweight and perfect for travel.
   • The new laptop is lightweight yet powerful.
   • She prefers lightweight fabrics for summer clothing.

   同义词airyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   反义词heavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influenceB2informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   无足轻重的

   • He was dismissed as a lightweight in the political debate.
   • The report was criticized as lightweight and superficial.
   • Don't consider her a lightweight; her analysis is surprisingly deep.

   同义词inconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   反义词authoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• 名词，指拳击、摔跤等接触性运动中按体重划分的轻量级，也引申指被认为不重要或自以为是的人。

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or other combat sports for competitors of a specific weight range, or figuratively to a person who is considered insignificant or presumptuous.

1. B2formalsport

   A professional boxer weighing between 131 and 135 pounds.

   轻量级

   • The lightweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from the featherweight division to lightweight.
   • Many boxers struggle to maintain the lightweight limit.

2. B2formalsport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 132 pounds.

   轻量级拳击手

   • The young lightweight won a gold medal at the Olympics.
   • Amateur lightweights must weigh in before each match.
   • She competes as a lightweight in national tournaments.

3. B2formalsport

   A wrestler weighing between 139 and 154 pounds.

   轻量级摔跤运动员

   • The lightweight wrestler pinned his opponent in the final round.
   • He dropped down to the lightweight class for the competition.
   • Lightweight wrestlers are known for their speed and agility.

4. Unimportant personC1informal

   Someone who is insignificant but behaves in a cheeky or presumptuous manner.

   无足轻重的人

   • Don't listen to him, he's just a lightweight trying to sound important.
   • She acted like a lightweight, bossing everyone around despite her low rank.
   • The manager dismissed him as a lightweight with no real authority.

   同义词jackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   反义词bigwigluminarysomebody