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brittle

US [ˈbrɪt(ə)l]

UK ['brɪt(ə)l]

adj.硬但易碎的；脆性的；脆弱的；尖利的
n.薄片脆糖
v.变脆
Web脆的；易损坏的；冷淡的

Comparative Degree：brittler Superlative：brittlest

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adj.

hard,stiff,inelastic,fragile,breakable

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adj.

1.	硬但易碎的；脆性的hard but easily broken

brittle bones/nails

易折的骨骼╱指甲

2.	脆弱的abrittle mood or state of mind is one that appears to be happy or strong but is actually nervous and easily damaged

a brittle temperament

脆弱的性情

3.	尖利的；刺耳的hard and sharp in an unpleasant way

a brittle laugh

尖利的笑声