lightweight

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n. 不到平均重量的人/物, 轻量级, 无足轻重的人, 性格不够强的人 a. 平均重量以下的, 重量轻的 [计] 轻便的, 轻量的

发音

US /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/
US /laɪtˈweɪt/

词形变化

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别名

light-weight ltw LWT

教材释义与例句

名词

轻量级选手；无足轻重的人

形容词

重量轻的；平均重量以下的

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

    体育
  2. 2.

    A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.

    体育
  3. 3.

    A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.

    体育
  4. 4.

    One of little consequence or ability.

  5. 5.

    A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.

  6. 6.

    A person with low endurance.

    引申义
  7. 7.

    A political candidate with little chance of winning.

  8. 8.

    Something that is light in weight, or relatively so.

v.
  1. 1.

    To reduce the amount or weight of.

    及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity.

  2. 2.

    Having less than average weight.

  3. 3.

    Lacking in strength.

  4. 4.

    Having a small footprint or performance impact.

    计算机 工程 数学

词汇关系

名词

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上位词 10

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形容词

近义相关 2

light unimportant

相关短语

lightweight spaceship lightweight spaceships

词源

From light (“not heavy”, adjective) + weight (noun).

来源：wiktionary