1ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](建筑)破烂不堪的,摇摇欲坠的 A ramshackle building is badly made or in bad condition, and looks as if it is likely to fall down. (建筑)破烂不堪的,摇摇欲坠的
They entered the shop, which was a curious ramshackle building.
他们进了商店,那是幢年久失修的奇特建筑。
2ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](系统、联盟、收集物等)草率组合成的,拼凑的 A ramshackle system, union, or collection of things has been put together without much thought and is not likely to work very well. (系统、联盟、收集物等)草率组合成的,拼凑的
They joined with a ramshackle alliance of other rebels.
他们和一个由其他反叛者草草拼凑成的同盟联起手来。
...the present tax system, which the opposition says is ramshackle and complicated.