主题：slender

['slendK]

a.
1.苗条的, 修长的
2.微薄的, 不足的, 微弱的

【同】slim; slight; spare; thin
【例】

Great talents are the most lovely and often the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity. They hang upon the most slender twigs that are easily snapped off.
杰出的人才是人类之树最美好、常常也是最不安全的果实。它们悬挂在最纤细的、容易折断的技头。