flimsiest
flimsiest — 形容詞
- flimsiestpositive
- more flimsiestcomparative
- most flimsiestsuperlative
1. the superlative form of 'flimsy'; having the least body or solidity, so that it
最單薄
最薄且容易破裂或毀壞的
the superlative form of 'flimsy'; having the least body or solidity, so that it readily bends, tears, or gives way under pressure — for example, the flimsiest cardboard box in a stack, or the flimsiest chair in a room.
Brian picked the flimsiest box from the pile and regretted it when the bottom broke.
Brian 從那堆紙箱中挑了最單薄的一個，然後在箱底破掉時立刻後悔了。
flimsiest + noun (cardboard box)
The flimsiest shelf in the bookcase collapsed under the weight of a few hardcover novels.
書架中最脆弱的那層隔板，只放了幾本精裝小說就垮了下來。
On the hottest day of summer, Yara wore her flimsiest cotton dress.
在夏天最熱的那一天，Yara 穿上了她最輕薄的連身裙，那件裙子是薄棉布做的。
The flimsiest branches of the old apple tree snapped first when the storm arrived.
暴風雨來襲時，那棵老蘋果樹頂端最細弱的樹枝最先折斷。
Police warned that the flimsiest lock stops a thief for only a few seconds.
警方告訴居民，花園工具棚門上最單薄的鎖擋不了小偷幾秒鐘。
文法句型
flimsiest + noun
be the flimsiest
用法筆記
Commonly describes physical objects that bend, break, tear, or collapse easily — fabrics, containers, furniture, structures. The noun it modifies is usually the thing that fails under stress.
常見錯誤
2. the superlative form of 'flimsy'; hardest to accept as true or well-supported —
最牽強
（指藉口、論點等）最無法令人信服的
the superlative form of 'flimsy'; hardest to accept as true or well-supported — used about excuses, reasons, arguments, evidence, or explanations that seem made up or poorly thought out.
That was the flimsiest excuse Stefan had heard from a student who skipped their homework.
那是 Stefan 從沒寫作業的學生那裡聽過的最牽強的藉口。
flimsiest excuse — set phrase for unbelievable explanations
The defence lawyer presented what the judge called the flimsiest evidence in the entire trial.
辯方律師提出的證據被法官稱為整場審判中最牽強的。
flimsiest evidence — used in legal context
The flimsiest excuse for being late came from Kwame, whose manager asked for a better reason.
Kwame 遲到的理由顯然是最站不住腳的，所以經理請他想一個好一點的說法。
Mira gave many reasons for leaving early, but the flimsiest was needing to water her plants.
在 Mira 提早離開會議的所有理由中，最牽強的是她說需要回家澆花。
- weakest
broader — can describe physical objects or reasoning
- most unconvincing
more formal and specific to arguments
- most implausible
stronger — suggests the claim is hard to believe
- strongest
most convincing or well-supported
- most convincing
persuasive and believable
文法句型
flimsiest + noun (excuse / reason / evidence / argument)
用法筆記
Commonly modifies excuse, reason, evidence, argument, explanation, alibi, or case. Unlike sense 1, this sense applies to abstract concepts rather than physical objects.
常見錯誤
flimsiest — 名詞
- flimsiestsingular
- flimsiestsplural
1. an extremely lightweight sheet of paper, of the kind that was once placed betwee
薄頁紙
用於製作複寫副本的極薄紙張
an extremely lightweight sheet of paper, of the kind that was once placed between normal sheets in a typewriter to produce duplicate copies of a document.
Mizuki found a yellowed flimsy inside an old envelope, with typed text on both sides.
Mizuki 在那個舊信封裡找到了一張泛黃的薄頁紙，兩面都有打字機打出的文字。
countable noun: a flimsy
In the 1970s, workers placed a flimsy between two sheets to make a carbon copy.
在 1970 年代，上班族會在兩張普通紙之間夾一張複寫紙來製作副本。
The archivist unfolded the brittle flimsy and placed it between sheets of acid-free paper.
檔案管理員小心翼翼地攤開那張脆弱的薄頁紙，把它夾在兩張無酸紙之間。
Before printers existed, secretaries kept stacks of flimsies in their desks for typing copies.
在桌上型印表機普及之前，秘書們會在辦公桌抽屜裡放一疊複寫紙，以便一次打出多份文件。
- carbon paper
the coated paper sheet used to create the copy; 'flimsy' is the resulting thin copy paper
- onion skin
a specific type of thin, strong paper used for the same purpose
文法句型
a flimsy
several flimsies
用法筆記
Now largely historical. The word was common in offices from the 1950s through the 1980s. Today it mostly appears in discussions of vintage office equipment or archival materials.
2. items of clothing, especially underwear or nightwear, sewn from extremely lightw
薄紗
由極薄且精緻的材質製成的衣物（尤指內衣）
items of clothing, especially underwear or nightwear, sewn from extremely lightweight fabric that feels airy and often shows the shape underneath.
The shop window displayed silk flimsies that seemed too light to wear outdoors.
櫥窗裡展示著用絲綢和蕾絲做成的鮮豔薄紗衣物，看起來輕薄到不適合穿出門。
plural form flimsies for light underwear
Ada packed a few flimsies for the beach trip, knowing they would dry quickly.
Ada 去海邊度假時只帶了幾件輕薄衣物，因為她知道這些衣服在太陽下很快就會乾。
The actress wore a silk flimsy beneath her gown so the dress would hang smoothly.
那位女演員在晚禮服底下穿了一件絲質薄紗內衣，讓禮服能順順地貼在身上。
Apinya bought a lace flimsy at the night market for a fair price.
Apinya 在夜市買了一件蕾絲薄紗衣，價格比百貨公司便宜好幾倍。
- lingerie
more formal and broader in scope
- sheer clothing
emphasises the transparent quality of the fabric
文法句型
a flimsy
flimsies
用法筆記
Informal, slightly old-fashioned. Used affectionately or descriptively for lingerie, nightgowns, or summer clothing made from lightweight fabric such as silk, chiffon, or lace.