"frail" in Chinese (Simplified)
虚弱脆弱
Definition
虚弱的人或物很容易受伤或破碎,不够强壮,常用于形容年老、生病或身体虚弱的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用来形容老年人身体虚弱或生病时的体质,也可形容脆弱的物品。属于正式或中性用语,区别于单纯‘弱’或‘不健康’。
Examples
The frail old woman sat quietly by the window.
那位**虚弱**的老妇安静地坐在窗边。
Her bones are frail and break easily.
她的骨头很**脆弱**,很容易断。
My grandfather is too frail to walk long distances.
我的祖父太**虚弱**,无法走很远的路。
He looked too frail to lift the heavy box, but he surprised everyone.
他看起来太**虚弱**,搬不起那个重箱子,但他让大家很惊讶。
Their frail friendship didn’t last after the argument.
他们**脆弱**的友谊在争吵后就结束了。
Even though she’s frail, her spirit is incredibly strong.
虽然她**虚弱**,但她的精神非常坚强。