insubstantial
英[ɪnsəb'stænʃ(ə)l]
美[,ɪnsəb'stænʃl]
- adj. 脆弱的；无实体的；幻想的，非真实的
中文词源
insubstantial 非实体的，不坚固的
in-,不，非，substantial,结实的，牢固的，实体的。
英文词源
- insubstantial (adj.)
- c. 1600, from Medieval Latin insubstantialis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + substantialis (see substantial). Related: Insubstantially.
双语例句
- 1. Mars has an insubstantial atmosphere, consisting almost entirely of carbon dioxide.
- 火星的大气层极其稀薄，几乎全部由二氧化碳构成。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. an insubstantial construction of wood and glue
- 用木头和胶粘合的简单构造
来自《权威词典》
- 3. Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.
- 她的四肢非常纤细，几乎是透明的。
来自辞典例句
- 4. Finite personalities are insubstantial fragments of this engulfing spiritual unity.
- 有限的人格是这种兼容并包的精神统一的非实体的碎片.
来自辞典例句
- 5. Early aircraft were insubstantial constructions of wood and glue.
- 早期的飞行器是木头和胶粘合的脆弱机器.
来自辞典例句