insubstantial

.insәb'stænʃәl

GRE

a. lacking material form or substance; unreal
s. lacking in nutritive value

a. 脆弱的, 无实体的, 非实质的

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

in-表示否定，substantial意为“实质的”，合在一起表示“不实质的”或“微不足道的”。

例句

1. The evidence presented in court was insubstantial and did not convince the jury.

法庭上提供的证据不够充分，无法说服陪审团。

2. She felt an insubstantial connection with the city after moving there.

她搬到那个城市后，感到与之的联系微不足道。

3. His argument seemed insubstantial compared to the strong facts provided by his opponent.

与对手提供的有力事实相比，他的论点显得毫无实质。