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frivolous

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词源

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源自拉丁語 frīvolus (愚蠢的,空洞的,轻浮的,无价值的),后缀调整成了-ous

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  • 國際音標(幫助): /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/
  • 斷字:friv‧o‧lous
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frivolous (比較級 more frivolous最高級 most frivolous)

  1. 轻浮的,轻率的,轻狂的,不认真
  2. 无足轻重
  3. (法律指诉讼) 劣势的,无胜诉希望的
    • 1996年8月31日, Paul F. Waldner, President-Elect, Houston Trial Lawyers Association, “Viewpoints”, 出自 Houston Chronicle[1]:
      There is no easy definition for the phrase 'frivolous lawsuit,' but I imagine any claim for damages where the injuries are minimal or where the basis for the defendant's liability is hard to believe, might qualify as frivolous.
      (請為本引文添加中文翻譯
    • 2005, Factcheck.org[2]:
      One of the major cost drivers in the delivery of health care are these junk and frivolous lawsuits.

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