frivolous

英['frɪvələs] 美['frɪvələs]
  • adj. 轻佻的;妄动的;琐碎的;无足轻重的
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  1. not serious in content or attitude or behavior;

    "a frivolous novel"
    "a frivolous remark"
    "a frivolous young woman"

1. This is a frivolous way of attacking the problem.
这是一种轻率敷衍的处理问题的方式.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. I just decided I was a bit too frivolous to be a doctor.
我刚刚决定说自己有点过于轻率,不适合做医生。

来自柯林斯例句

3. The group says it wants politicians to stop wasting public money on what it believes are frivolous projects.
这个团体表示希望从政者不要再把公帑浪费在一些它认为无关痛痒的项目上。

来自柯林斯例句

4. No one has ever been healed by a frivolous lawsuit.
无谓的诉讼从没有治愈任何人.

来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件

5. Isabelle was a frivolous little fool, vain and flighty.
伊莎贝尔是一个轻佻的小傻瓜,自负而又反复无常。

来自辞典例句

    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. She had a reputation of being a frivolous coquette.
      大家都说她是一个轻佻的荡妇。
    2. Some of Mr Obama's friends spook business.Whereas Mr McCain supports curbs on frivolous lawsuits, trial lawyers back Mr Obama with open wallets.
      奥巴马的朋友们在起诉公司,而麦凯恩却支持限制琐碎的诉讼,而诉讼律师们敞开了口袋支持奥巴马。
    3. Don't waste your time on frivolous matters.
      别把时间浪费在无足轻重的事情上。