frivolity
US /frɪˈvɑː.lə.t̬i/
UK /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/
名词
1.
轻浮, 不严肃, 琐碎
the quality or state of being frivolous; a lack of seriousness or earnestness
示例:
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His constant frivolity made it difficult to take him seriously.
他一贯的轻浮让人很难认真对待他。
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The meeting was marked by a surprising amount of frivolity.
会议出人意料地充满了轻浮。
2.
琐事, 无聊的事, 轻浮的行为
a frivolous act or thing
示例:
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Spending money on such frivolities seemed irresponsible.
把钱花在这些琐事上似乎是不负责任的。
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She indulged in a few harmless frivolities to cheer herself up.
她沉溺于一些无伤大雅的琐事来让自己高兴起来。
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