rickety

• 形容某物制作粗糙、不牢固，容易损坏或倒塌，常因年久失修或结构不佳。

Describes something that is poorly made, weak, and likely to break or collapse, often due to age or poor construction.

1. Unsteady or shakyB2formal

   Likely to fall or collapse due to being weak or poorly made.

   摇摇晃晃的

   • The old wooden chair was so rickety that it wobbled when he sat down.
   • They crossed a rickety bridge that swayed in the wind.
   • The shed had a rickety door that barely stayed on its hinges.

   同义词dilapidatedflimsyprecariousramshackleshakytotteryunstablewobbly

   反义词firmsecuresolidsoundstablesturdy

2. Affected by ricketsC1formalmedical

   Suffering from or showing signs of rickets, a disease causing softening of the bones.

   患佝偻病的

   • The child's rickety condition improved with vitamin D supplements.
   • In the past, many children in poor areas were rickety due to malnutrition.
   • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rickety bone structure.

   同义词rachitic

3. Weak or feebleB2formal

   Lacking physical strength or vitality; frail.

   虚弱的

   • The old man walked with a rickety gait, leaning on his cane.
   • Her rickety health prevented her from working long hours.
   • The rickety puppy struggled to keep up with the others.

   同义词debilitateddecrepitdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmsicklyweakweakly

   反义词firmrobuststrongsturdyvigorous