insubstantial
英 [ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl]
美 [ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl]
insubstantial 非实体的,不坚固的in-,不,非,substantial,结实的,牢固的,实体的。
- insubstantial (adj.)
- c. 1600, from Medieval Latin insubstantialis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + substantialis (see substantial). Related: Insubstantially.
- 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。
- 2. an insubstantial construction of wood and glue
- 用木头和胶粘合的简单构造
- 3. Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.
- 她的四肢非常纤细,几乎是透明的。
- 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.
- 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.