spindly

adjective

UK/ˈspɪnd.li/
US/ˈspɪnd.li/

Definitions of spindly adjective

  1. Describing something that is long and thin, and often appearing weak or frail.

    细长的;瘦弱的

    • He had spindly arms and legs.

      他有着细长的胳膊和腿。

    • The seedlings grew spindly and needed to be transplanted into larger pots.

      幼苗长得细长,需要移植到更大的花盆里。

    • The plant's stem was too spindly and needed support.

      植物的茎太细长了,需要支撑。