brittleKK [ˈbrɪtəl] ｜ /ˈbrɪtəl/
GEPT 中高級
C2adjective
easily cracked, fractured, or snapped due to having little elasticity
The brittle cookie broke into pieces when I tried to pick it up.
易碎的；脆的
C2adjective
easily cracked or fractured, as in the case of metal or glass that has not been annealed
The delicate glass ornament was so brittle that it shattered into a million pieces when it accidentally fell off the shelf.
脆而易斷的；易裂的
C2noun
a sheet of caramelized sugar that is cooled and hardened
I purchased a box of brittle at the candy store.
C2adjective
lacking warmth or generosity of spirit
Even though it was her birthday, Sarah's boss only gave her a small, impersonal gift card - a true display of her brittle nature.