weaker; weakest
weaker; weakest
Learner's definition of WEAK
[also more weak; most weak]
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: having little physical power or ability : not strong虚弱的;无力的 -
He has a weak throwing arm.他投球的手臂没有力量。
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The illness left her too weak to stand up.病痛使她虚弱得站不起来。
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The child was born with weak lungs.这个孩子先天肺不好。
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weak eyes/eyesight视力不好
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: having little power or force力量微弱的;软弱无力的 3
: likely to break or stop working properly : not able to handle weight, pressure, or strain不牢固的;易坏的;易破的 4 disapproving
a : having little power or influence无权力的;无权威的;无影响的 b : not able to make good decisions or deal with difficult situations懦弱的;无判断力的 5
a : lacking enough or the usual amount of an important ingredient淡薄的;稀薄的 -
This tea is weak. [=it has little tea flavor]这茶很淡。
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weak cocktails [=cocktails that contain less than the usual amount of alcohol]淡鸡尾酒
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a weak bleach solution [=a mixture of water and a small amount of bleach]漂白剂稀释溶液
b : not powerful in action or effect(作用或效果)弱的,差的 6
: not likely to persuade or convince people that something is true, real, correct, etc.无说服力的;不能令人信服的 -
Her arguments in support of the theory were weak.她支持这个理论的依据不够充分。
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He gave a weak excuse for being late.他为自己迟到找了个很牵强的借口。
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The prosecution has a weak case.控方理由不充分。
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: not having enough skill or ability(技巧或能力)弱的,差的 8
: failing to produce the result that is wanted : not effective无用的;无效力的 -
The pun was a weak attempt at humor.这个双关语缺乏幽默感。
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The novel's plot was weak. [=it did not make sense, did not seem realistic, etc.]这部小说的情节经不起推敲。
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: showing little confidence or enthusiasm无自信的;无活力的;无热情的 10
a : having a value that is small or is not increasing : less valuable无价值的;(市场)疲软的;不值钱的 b : in a poor financial condition(经济)萧条的 12
: smaller than the usual size偏小的 13
grammar : following the normal patterns by which the past tenses of verbs are usually formed : regular规则的;弱(变化)的
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
— see 1spirit
weak at/in the knees
: so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult for you to stand(因紧张或受到震撼等而)两腿发软 Synonyms同义词 weak is a general word that can describe either a temporary or permanent lack of strength.*weak使用范围广泛,可描述暂时或永久性的无力。 feeble stresses the kind of very great weakness that often makes other people feel pity or sympathy.*feeble强调极度虚弱无力,常使他人感到怜悯或同情。 frail is usually used to describe a very weak person who is easily injured especially because of illness or age.*frail通常用于形容人很虚弱,尤指因疾病或年龄而易受损伤。