音标:['frivәlәs] ; 柯林斯词典等级:1 级;
a. 轻佻的, 妄动的, 琐碎的
[法] 轻薄的, 轻浮的, 无意义的
a. not serious in content or attitude or behavior

考试类型:[GRE]
词性分布:
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frivolous的用法和样例:

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。

经典引文

  • I always try to switch my thoughts to something frivolous like clothes.

    出自:B. Pym
  • Unless the application is clearly frivolous, it will usually be granted.

    出自:R. C. A. White
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