frivolous
UK/'frivәlәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not serious or sensible; silly and trivial; lacking a good reason or purpose.
轻浮的，轻率的；无聊的，琐碎的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfrivolroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=frivolous
Common Collocations
- 1.frivolous [lawsuit/claim/reason]无根据的诉讼/主张/理由
- 2.frivolous [purchase/spending/behavior]琐碎的购买/支出/行为
- 3.[highly] frivolous高度轻浮的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The court dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous and lacking merit.
- 2.
She spent her money on frivolous purchases rather than saving for the future.
- 3.
His frivolous behavior at the funeral was considered disrespectful.