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brittle

/ˈbrɪtəl/

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1 · adjective

hard but easy to break

脆的；易碎的

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The old paper had become so brittle that it tore when touched.
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旧纸已经变得很脆，一碰就破。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtəl/

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