brittle
UK ['brɪt.l] US ['brɪtˌ-] adjective
EASILY BROKEN 易碎的
■delicate and easily broken 易碎的，脆的•As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle.随着年龄增长，人的骨头变得越来越脆。 •The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice.池塘上结了薄薄的一层冰。
UK ['brɪt.l] US ['brɪtˌ-] adjective
UNKIND 不友好的
■unkind and unpleasant 不友好的；冷淡的•She gave a brittle laugh and turned away.她冷笑了一声，转身走了。 |