spineless 英 [ˈspaɪnləs]   美 [ˈspaɪnlɪs]

spineless

spineless  英 [ˈspaɪnləs] 美 [ˈspaɪnlɪs]

adj. 没有骨气的;无脊椎的;懦弱的 

This may be an annoying boss, an ingratiating fan, a spineless co-worker, a difficult client, an abrasive in-law, and any number of people with any number of faults. 他们可能是令人讨厌的老板,疯狂的追星族,懦弱无能的同事,难缠的当事人,伤感情的姻亲。 他们可能是任何人,犯着各种各样的错误。

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  • adj. 没有骨气的;无脊椎的;懦弱的
  • 1. This may be an annoying boss, an ingratiating fan, a spineless co-worker, a difficult client, an abrasive in-law, and any number of people with any number of faults.

    他们可能是令人讨厌的老板,疯狂的追星族,懦弱无能的同事,难缠的当事人,伤感情的姻亲。 他们可能是任何人,犯着各种各样的错误。

  • spineless (adj.) 1827 of animals (1805 of plants), from spine + -less. Meaning "lacking moral force" is from 1885. Related: Spinelessly; spinelessness.
spine·less / ˈspaɪnləs ; NAmE ˈspaɪnləs / adjective 1 ( disapproving) (of people ) weak and easily frightened 没有骨气的;怯懦的 2 (of animals 动物 ) having no spine(= the long bone in the back) 无脊椎的;无脊柱的 3 (of animals or plants 动物或植物 ) having no spines (= sharp parts like needles) 无刺的 spine·less / ˈspaɪnləs ; NAmE ˈspaɪnləs /
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