lightweight
UK/'laɪtweɪt/US/'laitweit/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Weighing less than average; thin and easy to carry
轻量的，轻便的
adj.
Lacking depth or seriousness
无足轻重的，肤浅的
n.
A boxer or athlete in a lower weight class
轻量级选手
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlight (not heavy) + weight = 'of low weight.' Literal in materials and boxing (the lightweight class). Figuratively, calling a person or argument lightweight means it carries no weight — no substance, not to be taken seriously.
Root light still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.lightweight material轻量材料
- 2.lightweight champion轻量级冠军
- 3.a lightweight design轻量化设计
Example Sentences
- 1.
This lightweight tent is perfect for long hikes.
- 2.
She won the national lightweight boxing title last year.
- 3.
Critics dismissed the novel as lightweight entertainment.