• adj. 脆弱的；无实体的；幻想的，非真实的

in-,不，非，substantial,结实的，牢固的，实体的。

insubstantial (adj.)

c. 1600, from Medieval Latin insubstantialis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + substantialis (see substantial). Related: Insubstantially.

1. Mars has an insubstantial atmosphere, consisting almost entirely of carbon dioxide.

火星的大气层极其稀薄，几乎全部由二氧化碳构成。

来自柯林斯例句

2. an insubstantial construction of wood and glue

用木头和胶粘合的简单构造

来自《权威词典》

3. Her limbs were insubstantial, almost transparent.

她的四肢非常纤细，几乎是透明的。

来自辞典例句

4. Finite personalities are insubstantial fragments of this engulfing spiritual unity.

有限的人格是这种兼容并包的精神统一的非实体的碎片.

来自辞典例句

5. Early aircraft were insubstantial constructions of wood and glue.

早期的飞行器是木头和胶粘合的脆弱机器.

来自辞典例句