ramshackle /ˈræmˌʃækəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ A ramshackle building is badly made or in bad condition, and looks as if it is likely to fall down. 摇摇欲坠的

  例：

  They entered the shop, which was a curious ramshackle building.

  他们走进商店，那是一所奇怪、摇摇欲坠的房子。

• 2. 

  ADJ A ramshackle system, union, or collection of things has been put together without much thought and is not likely to work very well. 拼凑的

  例：

  They joined with a ramshackle alliance of other rebels.

  他们加入了一个其他反叛分子拼凑起来的联盟。