- 1輕浮的；無意義的（瑣碎的）
Frivolous describes something that is not serious and does not deserve much time, money, or attention, even though someone is treating it as if it does. It is often used to criticize spending, complaints, or legal cases that seem silly or , like a 'frivolous lawsuit' over something small. It can also describe a person who only cares about fun, fashion, or small things and never anything serious.
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原始詞典資料3 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法，摘錄並精簡格式，我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的；有些用法可能上面已經講過了。
frivolousadj/ˈfɹɪv.ə.ləs/
- 1
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a caprice or whim.
- trifling ((literary)
- 2
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.
- 3
lawHaving no reasonable prospect of success because its claim is without merit, lacking a supporting legal or factual basis, while the filing party is, or should be, aware of this.
- There is no easy definition for the phrase 'frivolous lawsuit,' but I imagine any claim for damages where the injuries are minimal or where the basis for the defendant's liability is hard to believe, might qualify as frivolous.
- One of the major cost drivers in the delivery of health care are these junk and frivolous lawsuits.
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