fragile
01
skör, bräcklig
easily damaged or broken
Exempel
The butterfly 's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight.
Fjärilens vingar var sköra, tunna och genomskinliga i solskenet.
She wrapped the fragile ornaments in bubble wrap before placing them in the box.
Hon lindade de ömtåliga ornamenten i bubbelplast innan hon lade dem i lådan.
02
skör, känslig
easily becoming ill due to being in a weakened physical state
Exempel
The elderly, with their often fragile health, are advised to get the flu vaccine each year to avoid complications.
Äldre, med deras ofta sköra hälsa, uppmanas att ta influensavaccin varje år för att undvika komplikationer.
Children with certain congenital conditions can be more fragile and prone to infections.
Barn med vissa medfödda tillstånd kan vara mer sköra och benägna att få infektioner.
03
not having substance, strength, or significance
Exempel
Their argument was fragile and easily refuted.
The company 's financial position was fragile.
