时间: 2025-04-26 07:27:16
美: [wik]
英: [wiːk]
adj. [经] 疲软的;虚弱的;无力的;不牢固的
最后更新时间:2025-04-26 07:27:16
词源分析:Weak来源于古英语单词“wēac”,意为“软的、无力的”。词根“wēac”与古德语“wega”以及古挪威语“veik”都有类似的含义。
历史背景:该词在英语中的首次使用可以追溯到公元前9世纪,主要用于描述体力、力量或能力的不足。
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正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:
The bridge is weak and needs to be repaired.
这座桥很脆弱,需要修理。
Her weak argument failed to convince the jury.
她的论点不够有力,未能说服陪审团。
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
生病后,他感到虚弱和疲惫。
The team's weak performance led to their defeat.
球队的表现不佳导致了他们的失败。
He has a weak grasp of mathematics.
他对数学的理解不够扎实。
*. The weak economy has led to job losses.
经济疲软导致了失业。
She feels weak at the moment because she hasn't eaten.
她现在感到虚弱,因为还没吃东西。
The weak signal made it difficult to connect.
信号弱使得连接困难。
His weak willpower made it hard for him to stick to a diet.
他意志*弱,难以坚持饮食。
The weak link in the chain caused it to break.
链条上的*弱环节导致它断裂。
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[ADJ] If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. 虚弱的
例:I was too weak to move or think or speak.我太虚弱了,不能动、不能思维、不能说话。
[[ADV with v]] weakly 虚弱地
例:"I'm all right," Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps.“我没事,”马克斯虚弱地说,但是他呼吸艰难,长短不均。
[ADJ] If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. (人的器官、感官) 衰弱的
例:She tired easily and had a weak heart.她容易疲劳,心脏也比较弱。
[ADJ] If you describe someone as weak, you mean that they are not very confident or determined, so that they are often frightened or worried, or easily influenced by other people. 懦弱的
例:He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out.他是个好医生,但为人懦弱,遇事不敢出头。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 懦弱
例:Many people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness.很多人认为,承认压力是懦弱的表现。
[ADJ] If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. (声音、微笑等) 微弱的
例:His weak voice was almost inaudible.他声音微弱得几乎听不到。
[[ADV after v]] weakly 微弱地
例:He smiled weakly at reporters.他朝记者们淡淡一笑。
[ADJ] If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. 易碎的; 薄弱的
例:The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary.主人说那只鸟可能是从鸟舍的一个薄弱处逃出去的。
[ADV] A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. (力量) 微弱的
例:The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds.常规液体中的分子被相对较弱的结合物聚合在一起。
例:Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak.潮汐微弱时,强风可以掀翻船只。
[ADV] weakly 微弱地
例:The mineral is weakly magnetic.这种矿石有轻微的磁性。
[ADJ] If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence. (个人或团体) 弱小的; 缺少力量和影响力的
例:The council was too weak to do anything about it.理事会软弱无能,对此无能为力。
[N-PLURAL] The weak are people who are weak. 弱势群体
例:He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenseless.他表示自己站在弱势无助群体一边。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 软弱无能
例:It made me feel patronized, in a position of weakness.这让我感到受惠于人,处于弱势。
[ADJ] A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to act firmly or severely. (政府或领导人) 软弱无力的
例:The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive.随着对政府软弱无能、优柔寡断的批评不断高涨,情况终于有了变化。
[ADV] weakly 软弱无力地
例:...the weakly-led movement for reform.…领导乏力的改革运动。
[ADJ] If you describe something such a country's currency, economy, industry, or government as weak, you mean that it is not successful, and may be likely to fail or collapse. (货币、经济、工业、政府等) 疲软的
例:The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners.美元疲软意味着美国产品对外国顾客来说是相对便宜的。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 疲软
例:The weakness of his regime is showing more and more.他政权的疲弱性日益显露。
[ADJ] If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. (论点) 没有说服力的; (案例) 缺少证据的
例:Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have a weak case?你认为控方是真的出了纰漏,还是只是证据不足?
[[ADV before v]] weakly 没有说服力地
例:Bush listened to that statement and responded rather weakly.布什听了那个声明,做的回应却相当没有说服力。
[ADJ] A weak drink, chemical, or drug contains very little of a particular substance, for example, because a lot of water has been added to it. 稀薄的
例:Grace poured a cup of weak tea.格莱斯倒了一杯淡茶。
[ADJ] Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at. 弱的
例:Geography was my weak subject.地理课是我的弱项。
[N-VAR] weakness 弱点
例:His only weakness is his temperament.他惟一的弱点是他的脾气。