frivolous
gb/fɹˈɪvələs/ us/fɹˈɪvələs/
B2
英语
~ 8400
komolytalan, felesleges, könnyelmű, léha, nyilvánvalóan alaptalan
B2
1
komolytalan
B1
felesleges
A2
用法模式：
a frivolous [activity/complaint/remark/purchase]
The judge dismissed the case as a frivolous complaint that wasted the court’s time.
A bíró elutasította az ügyet, mondván, hogy komolytalan panaszról van szó, amely csak pazarolja a bíróság idejét.
He’s always making frivolous comments during meetings instead of focusing on the agenda.
Mindig komolytalan megjegyzéseket tesz az értekezleteken ahelyett, hogy a napirendre koncentrálna.
They cut back on frivolous spending so they could save for a house.
She has no patience for frivolous questions when a deadline is approaching.
The company banned frivolous use of office resources, like printing personal photos.
学习者例句
We decided to stop buying frivolous things and save our money.
Úgy döntöttünk, hogy nem veszünk több felesleges dolgot, és inkább félretesszük a pénzünket.
The teacher was angry about the students’ frivolous jokes during the test.
A tanár mérges volt a diákok komolytalan viccei miatt a dolgozat alatt.
I don’t have time for frivolous talk right now.
He lost his job because of his frivolous use of company money.
The manager told them to avoid frivolous complaints.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "frivolous" with "fun" or "funny" and use it in a positive way (e.g., *"We had a frivolous time"*). In English, "frivolous" usually has a negative or critical tone, suggesting something is not serious and may be a waste of time or money.
含义
Not serious or important
搭配
frivolous complaint
|frivolous comment
|frivolous activity
|frivolous purchase
|frivolous lawsuit
|frivolous use of money
近义词
trivial (Focuses on being unimportant or minor, without the extra idea of being silly or wasteful.)
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silly (Stronger feeling of being childish or foolish; can sound more emotionally negative than 'frivolous'.)
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petty (Often used for small, unimportant details or arguments; can sound more judgmental than 'frivolous'.)
反义词
serious (Emphasizes that something is important and should be treated with care, the opposite of being frivolous.)
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important (Stresses that something has real value or consequences, unlike something frivolous.)
主题
evaluation
|daily life
|money
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
释义
Talking about something that is not serious or important and may seem silly or a waste of time or money.
Describing actions, things, or ideas that are not serious or important and are seen as silly, trivial, or a waste of time or money.
C1
2
用法模式：
[someone] is/looks/seems frivolous
Her parents worry that she is too frivolous to manage her own finances.
A szülei attól tartanak, hogy túl komolytalan ahhoz, hogy a saját pénzügyeit kezelje.
He used to be a frivolous young man, but fatherhood made him more responsible.
Régebben komolytalan fiatalember volt, de az apaság felelősségteljesebbé tette.
The article criticized the politician’s frivolous attitude toward climate change.
She tries to appear serious at work, but outside the office she’s quite frivolous.
They saw her love of fashion as frivolous, but she later built a successful career from it.
学习者例句
People think he is frivolous because he only wants to party.
Az emberek komolytalannak tartják, mert csak bulizni akar.
Her boss believes she is too frivolous for a management position.
A főnöke úgy gondolja, hogy túl komolytalan egy vezetői pozícióhoz.
I was very frivolous in my twenties, but now I work hard.
They say she is frivolous, but she actually works a lot.
He looked frivolous, but he was very smart and serious inside.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use "frivolous" as if it meant simply "happy" or "relaxed". In English, describing a person as "frivolous" usually has a critical tone, suggesting they do not think enough about duties or serious matters.
含义
Carefree and not responsible
搭配
a frivolous person
|a frivolous girl
|seem frivolous
|act frivolous
|consider [someone] frivolous
近义词
flighty (Stresses being changeable and unreliable, especially in plans or emotions, often more negative than 'frivolous'.)
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shallow (Focuses on lacking depth of thought or feeling; often more critical than 'frivolous'.)
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carefree (Usually more positive, focusing on being relaxed and without worries, without always implying irresponsibility.)
反义词
serious-minded (Describes someone who thinks carefully and takes duties seriously, opposite of a frivolous person.)
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responsible (Emphasizes doing what one should do and thinking about consequences, the opposite of being frivolous about life or duties.)
主题
personality
|evaluation
|social
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
释义
Saying that someone does not take life or their duties seriously and cares too much about fun or small things.
Describing a person, or their attitude, as not serious, not thinking carefully about responsibilities, and often too focused on fun or unimportant things.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
用法模式：
a frivolous [lawsuit/claim/appeal]
The court warned the company that any further frivolous lawsuits would result in heavy fines.
A bíróság figyelmeztette a céget, hogy minden további nyilvánvalóan alaptalan per súlyos bírságot von maga után.
Her attorney advised her not to file a frivolous claim just to pressure the other side.
Az ügyvédje azt tanácsolta neki, hogy ne terjesszen elő nyilvánvalóan alaptalan igényt csak azért, hogy nyomást gyakoroljon a másik félre.
The judge dismissed the appeal as frivolous and an abuse of the legal process.
New rules aim to reduce the number of frivolous complaints filed against public agencies.
He was sanctioned for repeatedly bringing frivolous actions before the court.
学习者例句
The judge said the lawsuit was frivolous and threw it out.
A bíró azt mondta, hogy a per nyilvánvalóan alaptalan, és elutasította.
The lawyer told him not to start a frivolous case.
Az ügyvéd azt mondta neki, hogy ne indítson nyilvánvalóan alaptalan pert.
The company is tired of dealing with frivolous legal claims.
The court wants to stop people from making frivolous appeals.
He was fined for bringing a frivolous lawsuit.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that "frivolous" in legal contexts is stronger and more technical than in everyday speech. Calling a lawsuit "frivolous" suggests it clearly has no legal basis, not just that it is annoying or unimportant.
含义
Having no serious legal basis
搭配
frivolous lawsuit
|frivolous claim
|frivolous appeal
|file a frivolous lawsuit
|dismiss as frivolous
近义词
groundless (Focuses on having no good reasons or facts; used more generally, not only in law.)
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baseless (Stresses that there is no supporting evidence or foundation for the claim.)
反义词
well-founded (Describes a claim that has good reasons and evidence, the opposite of a frivolous claim in law.)
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meritorious (Legal term meaning a case has real legal value or justification, opposite to a frivolous case.)
主题
law
|government
释义
In law, talking about a case or claim that has no good legal reason and is clearly not serious.
In legal contexts, describing a claim, lawsuit, or appeal that clearly has no reasonable legal basis or chance of success and is seen as a waste of the court’s time.
语法
词典原形
frivolous
IPA
GB/fɹˈɪvələs/
US/fɹˈɪvələs/
音节与重音
frivol - ous （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (frivol)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: frivolous
词族
Core family
frivolously
adverb
frivolity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
serious
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
frivolousness
noun
相关表达
frivolous and vexatious
1/fɹˈɪvələs ˈænd vɛksˈeɪʃəs/
fixed phrase
technical
Groundless and harassing (in law)
Used in law to describe legal actions that have no real legal basis and seem mainly intended to bother or harass the other side.
例句
- The court declared the serial litigant’s complaints frivolous and vexatious.
- New rules allow judges to block frivolous and vexatious claims before they reach trial.
frivolous lawsuit
1/fɹˈɪvələs lˈɔsˌut/
fixed phrase
Legal case with no merit
A court case that clearly has no good legal reason and is seen as a waste of the court’s time.
例句
- The company accused the activist group of filing a frivolous lawsuit to gain media attention.
- To discourage frivolous lawsuits, the judge ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendant’s legal fees.
frivolous spending
1/fɹˈɪvələs spˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Wasteful, unimportant spending
Using money on things that are not really needed and are seen as silly or a waste.
例句
- After looking at her credit card bill, she decided to cut back on frivolous spending.
- The program helps young people learn how to avoid frivolous spending and build savings.