brittle
adjective uk/ˈbrɪt.əl/ us/ˈbrɪt̬.əl/
(EASILY BROKEN)
易碎的，脆的
delicate and easily broken
As you get older your bones become increasingly brittle. 随着年龄增长，人的骨头变得越来越脆。
The pond was covered in a brittle layer of ice. 池塘上结了薄薄的一层冰。
(UNKIND)
不友好的;冷淡的
unkind and unpleasant
She gave a brittle laugh and turned away. 她冷笑了一声，转身走了。