好词典
flimsy
UK //ˈflɪmzi//US //ˈflɪmzi//
词源
源自17世纪英语，可能来自拟声词flim（轻拍声）+后缀-sy，模仿轻薄物体发出的声音。
adjective
❶ 形容物品轻薄脆弱，容易损坏或缺乏坚固性。常用于描述质量差、结构不牢固的物体。
“The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when I tried to lift it.”
（当我试图抬起那个薄纸板箱时，它就散架了。）
“She wore a flimsy dress that was not suitable for the cold weather.”
（她穿了一件单薄的裙子，不适合寒冷的天气。）
❶ 形容论点、借口或证据缺乏说服力，显得薄弱或不可靠。
“The lawyer pointed out the flimsy evidence presented by the prosecution.”
（律师指出了检方提出的薄弱证据。）
“His excuse for being late was flimsy and no one believed him.”
（他迟到的借口站不住脚，没人相信他。）
同义词:fragile, weak, insubstantial, feeble, unconvincing
常见短语
flimsy excuse — 指明显站不住脚或缺乏可信度的借口，常用于批评或质疑对方的理由。
“He came up with a flimsy excuse for missing the meeting.”
（他为缺席会议编造了一个站不住脚的借口。）
flimsy evidence — 指缺乏说服力或可靠性的证据，在法律或辩论场合常用来质疑对方的举证。
“The case was dismissed due to flimsy evidence.”
（由于证据不足，该案件被驳回。）