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boneless

UK //ˈbəʊnləs//US //ˈboʊnləs//

词源

源自中古英语 'bonles',由 'bone'(骨头)加后缀 '-less'(无)构成,字面意思为'无骨的'。

adjective

❶ 形容没有骨头的,通常指肉类食品经过处理去除了骨头,便于食用或烹饪。

“I prefer boneless chicken thighs for stir-frying.”

(我更喜欢用无骨鸡腿肉来炒菜。)

“The supermarket sells boneless fish fillets for convenience.”

(超市出售无骨鱼片,方便顾客烹饪。)

❶ 比喻缺乏力量、决心或实质内容,显得软弱无力或空洞。

“His speech was boneless and failed to inspire anyone.”

(他的演讲软弱无力,没能激励任何人。)

“The movie's plot was boneless and predictable.”

(这部电影的情节空洞且可预测。)

同义词:deboned, weak, spineless, feeble, flabby

常见短语

boneless wings — 指去骨鸡翅,通常指将鸡翅中的骨头去除后制成的食物,便于食用。

“We ordered boneless wings with barbecue sauce for the party.”

(我们为派对点了烧烤酱无骨鸡翅。)