tinny

• 在澳大利亚英语中用来指啤酒罐；也泛指罐头或金属罐，或形容声音有金属味、刺耳。

Used in Australian English to describe a can of beer.

1. Containing or resembling tinB2formal

   Made of or having the qualities of tin, such as a metallic appearance or lightweight feel.

   锡制的

   • The old toy soldier had a tinny finish.
   • She collected tinny trinkets from the flea market.
   • The roof was covered with tinny sheets that rattled in the wind.

   同义词stannicstannous

2. Of poor quality or flimsyB2informal

   Describing something that is cheaply made, weak, or lacking durability.

   劣质脆弱

   • The suitcase felt tinny and broke after one trip.
   • He bought a tinny phone case that cracked immediately.
   • The furniture was tinny and wobbled when touched.

   同义词cheapflimsygimcrackinferiorjerry-builtricketyshabbyshoddytawdry

   反义词durablesolidsturdysubstantial

3. Thin and metallic soundB2informal

   Having a sound that is high-pitched, thin, and reminiscent of metal, lacking depth or resonance.

   金属般尖细的声音

   • The radio produced a tinny sound that hurt my ears.
   • Her voice sounded tinny over the cheap microphone.
   • The old speaker gave a tinny echo to the music.

   同义词brittleharshjanglymetallicreedyshrillthin

   反义词deepfullmellowresonantrich