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weak weak ★★★★☆/wi͟ːk/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](身体)虚弱的，无力的 If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. I was too weak to move or think or speak...我太虚弱了，无法动弹，无法思考，也无法说话。His arms and legs were weak.他的四肢虚弱无力。weakly'I'm all right,' Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps...“我没事，”马克斯软弱无力地说，但他的呼吸却上气不接下气。He weakly pressed his arms against her sides.他无力地搂着她的腰。weaknessSymptoms of anaemia include weakness, fatigue and iron deficiency.贫血的症状包括虚弱、疲劳和缺铁。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](器官或感官)功能差的，受损伤的 If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. Until the beating, Cantanco's eyesight had been weak, but adequate...挨打前坎坦科的视力就一直很弱，不过也还勉强看得见。She tired easily and had a weak heart.她很容易疲劳，心脏也不好。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]意志薄弱的；懦弱的 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. He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out...他是位为人和蔼的医生，但胆小怕事，不敢冒什么风险。You have been conditioned to believe that it is weak to be scared.你已经习惯性地认为害怕就是软弱。weaknessMany people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness.许多人认为承认有压力是意志薄弱的表现。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音或笑容)微弱的，不热情的，无力的 If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it is not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. His weak voice was almost inaudible...他的声音微弱，几乎听不见。He managed a weak smile.他勉强挤出一丝笑容。weaklyHe smiled weakly at reporters.他对着记者们勉强笑了笑。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不牢固的；易破的；易坏的 If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary...鸟的主人说这只鸟可能是从鸟舍一处不结实的地方逃走的。Swimming is helpful for bones that are porous and weak.游泳有助于改善骨质疏松和骨骼脆弱。6[ADV-GRADED	副词]无力度的；无强度的 A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds...常规液体里分子之间的键合力相对较弱。Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak.潮水小的时候强风可以让船只改变航向。...the weak winter sun.冬日清冷的太阳weaklyThe mineral is weakly magnetic...这种矿物带有轻微的磁性。Down through the trees the wind whooshed weakly, like a sick child.风慵懒地吹过树木，像个病殃殃的孩子。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]无权力的；无权威的；无影响力的 If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence.   [the N]The council was too weak to do anything about it.市政会手中无权，对此无能为力。The weak are people who are weak.弱势群体He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenceless.他表示自己同弱势和无助群体站在一起。weaknessIt made me feel patronised, in a position of weakness.这让我觉得自己软弱无能，蒙人恩惠。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](政府或领导人) 软弱无力的 A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to act firmly or severely. The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive...随着对政府软弱和优柔寡断的批评愈演愈烈，情况终于有了变化。The chief editorial writer also blames weak leadership for the current crisis.首席社论员也把当前的危机归咎于领导层软弱无力。weakly...the weakly-led movement for reform.领导不力的改革运动weaknessOfficials fear that he might interpret the emphasis on diplomacy as a sign of weakness.官员们担心他会把对外交的重视理解为软弱的表现。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](货币、经济、产业、政府等)疲软的，有崩溃危险的 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. The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners...美元疲软意味着美国的产品对外国人来说相对便宜。When the economy is weak, it's very hard for suppliers to raise their prices.经济疲软时供货商很难提价。weaknessThe weakness of his regime is showing more and more...其政权不稳逐渐显现出来。The pound's weakness compounded the widespread gloom in the City.英镑的疲软加重了笼罩在伦敦金融区上空的惨淡愁云。10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](论据等)不充分的，没有说服力的；(逻辑)不周密的 If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have a weak case?...你认为公诉人犯了什么错误呢，还是根本就是证据不足？The claim exposed a weak point in the structure of facts upon which his argument rested...这一主张暴露了支撑他论点的论据结构的一个弱点。The evidence against him was weak and insufficient.指控他的证据不足且无说服力。weaklyThe doctor weakly puts the case that the mother-to-be has many relatives, so needs less support from the hospital.那个大夫还草率认为这位准妈妈有不少亲戚，因此不需要医院过多的帮助。weakness...the strengths and weaknesses of the government's case...政府一方的优势和弱点The Law recognises the weakness of claims based on retrospective knowledge.法律基于追溯效力的相关规定认定索赔证据不足。11[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]稀薄的；稀释的 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. ...a cup of weak tea...一杯淡茶...a very weak bleach solution.高度稀释的漂白剂12[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](能力等)弱的，差的 Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at.   [oft ADJ on n]You may very well be asked what your weak points are. Don't try to claim you don't have any...你很可能会被问到有什么缺点。不要试图声称自己没有任何缺点。Geography was my weak subject...地理是我的弱项。His short stories tend to be weak on plot.他的短篇小说往往情节牵强。weaknessHis only weakness is his temperament...他唯一的缺点就是他那脾气。There's some weakness in their teaching ability.他们的授课能力有些欠缺。13[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（下巴）瘦小的；（尤暗指）性格懦弱的 You can say that someone has a weak chin to indicate that their chin is not large, especially when you want to suggest that they do not have a strong character. She was a plain-looking woman with a weak chin.她相貌平平，性格懦弱。14See also:weakness；   weakweak /wiːk/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1physical not physically strong:  The illness left her feeling weak. Poor light produces weak plants.be too weak to do something She’s too weak to feed herself.weak with/from Nina was weak with hunger. The animal was weak from loss of blood.weak heart/lungs etc My grandfather had a weak heart.2likely to break unable to support much weight:  a weak bridgetoo weak to do something The branch was too weak to support his weight.3character easily influenced by other people – used to show disapproval:  a weak indecisive man4without power not having much power or influenceweak leader/ruler/king etc a weak and ineffective president The party was left weak and divided. The country is in a weak position economically.5without interest without the power to interest or amuse people:  The play is well acted but the plot is weak. a weak joke6without energy done without energy or confidence:  He managed a weak smile.7not good at doing something not good at a particular skill or subject, or in a particular area of activity or knowledgeweak in New Zealand was weak in defence.weak on She speaks quite fluently but she’s weak on grammar. Be honest about your weak points (=your faults or the things you do not do well).8money not financially successfulweak currency/economy etc The pound was weak against the dollar.9argument/idea not likely to make people believe that something is true or right:  She’s washing her hair? That sounds like a weak excuse! There are some weak points in her argument. The defence lawyer clearly knew that his case was weak.10drink weak tea, beer etc contains a lot of water and has little taste  OPP  strong11light/sound difficult to see or hear  SYN  faint:  a weak radio signal He had only a weak light to see by.12weak points/spots the parts of something that can easily be attacked or criticized:  Check your house for weak spots where a thief could enter.13weak at the knees feeling strange because of strong emotions:  His smile made her go weak at the knees.14weak moment a time when you can be persuaded more easily than usual:  Dave caught me at a weak moment and I lent him £10.15the weak/weakest link the person or thing in a situation that is less strong, skilful etc than the others:  Goalkeeper Gouter proved to be the weakest link.16weak verb technical a verb that forms regular past tenses  OPP  strong verb17 weak consonant/syllable one that is not emphasized—weakly adverb:  ‘I’m sorry,’ she said, smiling weakly. He sank down weakly beside her.THESAURUSnot physically strongweak not physically strong, sometimes because you are ill: · Tom’s had flu and he’s still feeling weak.· The doctors said she was too weak to have an operation.· He suffered constantly from a weak chest.frail weak and thin, especially because you are old: · a frail 85-year-old lady· My grandfather’s becoming quite frail now.shaky feeling weak in your legs and only able to walk slowly and unsteadily: · When I came out of hospital I was a bit shaky for a while.puny /ˈpjuːni/ especially disapproving small, thin, and looking very weak: · his puny white arms· He was a puny little boy who was often bullied at school.feeble especially written weak and unable to do much because you are very ill, very old or very young: · For a week she was too feeble to get out of bed.· a tiny, feeble babydelicate weak and often becoming ill easily: · a delicate child· She had rather a delicate constitution (=her body easily became ill).infirm formal weak or ill for a long time, especially because you are old: · a residential home for people who are elderly and infirm· There are special facilities for wheelchair users and infirm guests.malnourished formal weak or ill because you have not had enough good food to eat: · Half a million people there are severely malnourished.· The organization provides emergency feeding for malnourished children.likely to breakweak unable to support much weight, and likely to break: · The foundations of the building are rather weak.· an old chair with weak legsfragile made of a thin material that is easy to break or damage – used when something needs to be handled carefully: · a fragile china vase· Be careful of those glasses – they’re very fragile.delicate easy to break or damage – used especially about soft materials, skin etc: · Wash delicate fabrics separately.· This soap is good for delicate skin.flimsy not well-made from strong materials and so easily damaged – used about furniture, houses etc: · a flimsy plastic table· This keyboard’s very cheap but it’s a bit flimsy.rickety /ˈrɪkəti/ in very bad condition and likely to break – used about a building, piece of furniture, vehicle etc: · a rickety old bicycle· He lived in a rickety hut on the beach for several years.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EYhmH3Su0sxYVJdaHVyVEPEChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3i6kE2jBhvk/Wfdb0s2mxsBAq5KV52M6CoXn5wT6ZRs2O+6rldkYrykE73cGGQiF66xyrFIu1yPLmpRyHzIkuvSWR2ze1Qm5DPYFsV6IvQp1K8ze4/uynWCETIlbqMEgAw             weak              ★                    /        wiːk                ;          NAmE                wiːk                /                              adjective                            (                  weaker          ,          weakest                )                    not physically strong        身体虚弱                    1        ★                  not physically strong            虚弱的；无力的                                    ◆          She is still weak after her illness.          她病后仍然虚弱。                          ◆          His legs felt weak.          他觉得两腿发软。                          ◆          She suffered from a weak heart.          她心脏不太好。                            likely to break        易破                    2        ★                  that cannot support a lot of weight; likely to break            不牢固的；易损坏的；易破的                                    ◆          That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic.          那座桥不太牢固，承受不住过多的车辆。                            without power        没有能力                    3        ★                  easy to influence; not having much power            易受影响的；懦弱的；软弱无力的                                    ◆          a weak and cowardly man          一个懦弱胆怯的男子                          ◆                      In a weak moment            (= when I was easily persuaded)I said she could borrow the car.                    我一时心软，同意她借用汽车。                          ◆          a weak leader          软弱的领导人                          ◆          The unions have always been weak in this industry.          在这个行业，工会一直没有权威。                            poor/sick people        穷╱病人                    4        the weak                  noun                          [plural          ]                          people who are poor, sick or without power            穷人；病人；弱者                                      currency/economy        货币；经济                    5        ★                  not            financiallystrong or successful            疲软的；萧条的                                    ◆          a weak currency          疲软的货币                          ◆          The economy is very weak.          经济十分萧条。                            not good at sth        不善于                    6        ★                  not good at sth            不善于；不擅长；（能力）弱的                                    ◆          a weak team          弱队                          weakin sth                          ◆          I was always weak in the science subjects.          我总是学不好理科。                            not convincing        欠缺说服力                    7        ★                  that people are not likely to believe or be persuaded by            不能令人信服的；不能说服人的                                    SYN                                                    unconvincing                                                              ◆          weak arguments          无说服力的论据                          ◆          I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak.          我喜欢这部电影，但是觉得结尾很牵强。                            hard to see/hear        难以看见╱听到                    8        ★                  not easily seen or heard            微弱的；隐约的                                    ◆          a weak light/signal/sound          微弱的光线╱信号╱声音                            without enthusiasm        缺乏热情                    9                  done without enthusiasm or energy            淡漠的；无活力的；无生气的                                    ◆          a weak smile          淡淡的微笑                          ◆          He made a weak attempt to look cheerful.          他有气无力地摆出高兴的样子。                            liquid        液体                    10        ★                  a            weakliquid contains a lot of water            稀的；稀薄的；稀释的                                    ◆          weak tea          淡茶                            point/spot        点；处                    11        ★        ~ point/spot                  the part of a person's character, an argument, etc. that is easy to attack or criticize            弱点；缺点；不足之处                                    ◆          The team's weak points are in defence.          这个队的弱点在防守。                          ◆          He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned.          他了解她在与史蒂夫有关事情方面的缺点。                            grammar        语法                    12                  a            weakverb forms the past tense and past participle by adding a regular ending and not by changing a vowel. In English this is done by adding            -d,            -edor            -t(for example            walk,            walked)            （动词）规则的，弱（变化）的                                      phonetics        语音学                    13                  (of the pronunciation of some words          某些单词的发音          )                          used when there is no stress on the word. For example, the            weakform of            andis                          /ən              /            or                          /n              /,            as in            bread and butter                          /ˌbred n ˈbʌtə(r)              /            .            轻读的；非重读的                                    OPP                                                    strong                                                                IDIOMS              ˌweak at the ˈknees                              (              informal)                        hardly able to stand because of emotion, fear, illness, etc.              （因激动、恐惧、疾病等）两腿发软                                            ◆            His sudden smile made her go weak at the knees.            他突然笑了笑，使得她两膝发软。                                      the weak link (in the ˈchain)                              the point at which a system or an organization is most likely to fail              薄弱环节                                                  ☞more at                                    spirit                                   n.                    weak      weaker      weakest                  weak              /        wiːk                ;          NAmE                wiːk                /             weak[wi:k]级别:weaker, weakestCET4CET6TEM4考研j20811801424813878374332374675ADJ2362559420Spoken:121739699weaker[3397] weakest[1973]弱的(55%)，虚弱的(19%)，无力的(12%)，差的(9%)，淡薄的(5%)adj.[经] 疲软的；虚弱的；无力的；不牢固的

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Collins	weak ★★★★☆ /wi͟ːk/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](身体)虚弱的，无力的 If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. I was too weak to move or think or speak... 我太虚弱了，无法动弹，无法思考，也无法说话。 His arms and legs were weak. 他的四肢虚弱无力。 weakly 'I'm all right,' Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps... “我没事，”马克斯软弱无力地说，但他的呼吸却上气不接下气。 He weakly pressed his arms against her sides. 他无力地搂着她的腰。 weakness Symptoms of anaemia include weakness, fatigue and iron deficiency. 贫血的症状包括虚弱、疲劳和缺铁。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](器官或感官)功能差的，受损伤的 If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. Until the beating, Cantanco's eyesight had been weak, but adequate... 挨打前坎坦科的视力就一直很弱，不过也还勉强看得见。 She tired easily and had a weak heart. 她很容易疲劳，心脏也不好。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]意志薄弱的；懦弱的 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. He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out... 他是位为人和蔼的医生，但胆小怕事，不敢冒什么风险。 You have been conditioned to believe that it is weak to be scared. 你已经习惯性地认为害怕就是软弱。 weakness Many people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness. 许多人认为承认有压力是意志薄弱的表现。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音或笑容)微弱的，不热情的，无力的 If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it is not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. His weak voice was almost inaudible... 他的声音微弱，几乎听不见。 He managed a weak smile. 他勉强挤出一丝笑容。 weakly He smiled weakly at reporters. 他对着记者们勉强笑了笑。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不牢固的；易破的；易坏的 If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary... 鸟的主人说这只鸟可能是从鸟舍一处不结实的地方逃走的。 Swimming is helpful for bones that are porous and weak. 游泳有助于改善骨质疏松和骨骼脆弱。 6 [ADV-GRADED 副词]无力度的；无强度的 A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds... 常规液体里分子之间的键合力相对较弱。 Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak. 潮水小的时候强风可以让船只改变航向。 ...the weak winter sun. 冬日清冷的太阳 weakly The mineral is weakly magnetic... 这种矿物带有轻微的磁性。 Down through the trees the wind whooshed weakly, like a sick child. 风慵懒地吹过树木，像个病殃殃的孩子。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]无权力的；无权威的；无影响力的 If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence. [the N] The council was too weak to do anything about it. 市政会手中无权，对此无能为力。 The weak are people who are weak.弱势群体 He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenceless. 他表示自己同弱势和无助群体站在一起。 weakness It made me feel patronised, in a position of weakness. 这让我觉得自己软弱无能，蒙人恩惠。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](政府或领导人) 软弱无力的 A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to act firmly or severely. The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive... 随着对政府软弱和优柔寡断的批评愈演愈烈，情况终于有了变化。 The chief editorial writer also blames weak leadership for the current crisis. 首席社论员也把当前的危机归咎于领导层软弱无力。 weakly ...the weakly-led movement for reform. 领导不力的改革运动 weakness Officials fear that he might interpret the emphasis on diplomacy as a sign of weakness. 官员们担心他会把对外交的重视理解为软弱的表现。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](货币、经济、产业、政府等)疲软的，有崩溃危险的 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. The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners... 美元疲软意味着美国的产品对外国人来说相对便宜。 When the economy is weak, it's very hard for suppliers to raise their prices. 经济疲软时供货商很难提价。 weakness The weakness of his regime is showing more and more... 其政权不稳逐渐显现出来。 The pound's weakness compounded the widespread gloom in the City. 英镑的疲软加重了笼罩在伦敦金融区上空的惨淡愁云。 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](论据等)不充分的，没有说服力的；(逻辑)不周密的 If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have a weak case?... 你认为公诉人犯了什么错误呢，还是根本就是证据不足？ The claim exposed a weak point in the structure of facts upon which his argument rested... 这一主张暴露了支撑他论点的论据结构的一个弱点。 The evidence against him was weak and insufficient. 指控他的证据不足且无说服力。 weakly The doctor weakly puts the case that the mother-to-be has many relatives, so needs less support from the hospital. 那个大夫还草率认为这位准妈妈有不少亲戚，因此不需要医院过多的帮助。 weakness ...the strengths and weaknesses of the government's case... 政府一方的优势和弱点 The Law recognises the weakness of claims based on retrospective knowledge. 法律基于追溯效力的相关规定认定索赔证据不足。 11 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]稀薄的；稀释的 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. ...a cup of weak tea... 一杯淡茶 ...a very weak bleach solution. 高度稀释的漂白剂 12 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](能力等)弱的，差的 Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at. [oft ADJ on n] You may very well be asked what your weak points are. Don't try to claim you don't have any... 你很可能会被问到有什么缺点。不要试图声称自己没有任何缺点。 Geography was my weak subject... 地理是我的弱项。 His short stories tend to be weak on plot. 他的短篇小说往往情节牵强。 weakness His only weakness is his temperament... 他唯一的缺点就是他那脾气。 There's some weakness in their teaching ability. 他们的授课能力有些欠缺。 13 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（下巴）瘦小的；（尤暗指）性格懦弱的 You can say that someone has a weak chin to indicate that their chin is not large, especially when you want to suggest that they do not have a strong character. She was a plain-looking woman with a weak chin. 她相貌平平，性格懦弱。 14 See also:weakness ；
Oxford	weak ★ / wiːk ; NAmE wiːk / adjective ( weaker , weakest ) not physically strong 身体虚弱 1 ★ not physically strong 虚弱的；无力的 ◆ She is still weak after her illness. 她病后仍然虚弱。 ◆ His legs felt weak. 他觉得两腿发软。 ◆ She suffered from a weak heart. 她心脏不太好。 likely to break 易破 2 ★ that cannot support a lot of weight; likely to break 不牢固的；易损坏的；易破的 ◆ That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. 那座桥不太牢固，承受不住过多的车辆。 without power 没有能力 3 ★ easy to influence; not having much power 易受影响的；懦弱的；软弱无力的 ◆ a weak and cowardly man 一个懦弱胆怯的男子 ◆ In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded)I said she could borrow the car. 我一时心软，同意她借用汽车。 ◆ a weak leader 软弱的领导人 ◆ The unions have always been weak in this industry. 在这个行业，工会一直没有权威。 poor/sick people 穷╱病人 4 the weak noun [plural ] people who are poor, sick or without power 穷人；病人；弱者 currency/economy 货币；经济 5 ★ not financiallystrong or successful 疲软的；萧条的 ◆ a weak currency 疲软的货币 ◆ The economy is very weak. 经济十分萧条。 not good at sth 不善于 6 ★ not good at sth 不善于；不擅长；（能力）弱的 ◆ a weak team 弱队 weakin sth ◆ I was always weak in the science subjects. 我总是学不好理科。 not convincing 欠缺说服力 7 ★ that people are not likely to believe or be persuaded by 不能令人信服的；不能说服人的 SYN unconvincing ◆ weak arguments 无说服力的论据 ◆ I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. 我喜欢这部电影，但是觉得结尾很牵强。 hard to see/hear 难以看见╱听到 8 ★ not easily seen or heard 微弱的；隐约的 ◆ a weak light/signal/sound 微弱的光线╱信号╱声音 without enthusiasm 缺乏热情 9 done without enthusiasm or energy 淡漠的；无活力的；无生气的 ◆ a weak smile 淡淡的微笑 ◆ He made a weak attempt to look cheerful. 他有气无力地摆出高兴的样子。 liquid 液体 10 ★ a weakliquid contains a lot of water 稀的；稀薄的；稀释的 ◆ weak tea 淡茶 point/spot 点；处 11 ★ ~ point/spot the part of a person's character, an argument, etc. that is easy to attack or criticize 弱点；缺点；不足之处 ◆ The team's weak points are in defence. 这个队的弱点在防守。 ◆ He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. 他了解她在与史蒂夫有关事情方面的缺点。 grammar 语法 12 a weakverb forms the past tense and past participle by adding a regular ending and not by changing a vowel. In English this is done by adding -d, -edor -t(for example walk, walked) （动词）规则的，弱（变化）的 phonetics 语音学 13 (of the pronunciation of some words 某些单词的发音 ) used when there is no stress on the word. For example, the weakform of andis /ən / or /n /, as in bread and butter /ˌbred n ˈbʌtə(r) / . 轻读的；非重读的 OPP strong IDIOMS ˌweak at the ˈknees ( informal) hardly able to stand because of emotion, fear, illness, etc. （因激动、恐惧、疾病等）两腿发软 ◆ His sudden smile made her go weak at the knees. 他突然笑了笑，使得她两膝发软。 the weak link (in the ˈchain) the point at which a system or an organization is most likely to fail 薄弱环节 ☞more at spirit n. weak weaker weakest weak / wiːk ; NAmE wiːk /
LDC	weakweak /wiːk/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1physical not physically strong: The illness left her feeling weak. Poor light produces weak plants.be too weak to do something She’s too weak to feed herself.weak with/from Nina was weak with hunger. The animal was weak from loss of blood.weak heart/lungs etc My grandfather had a weak heart.2likely to break unable to support much weight: a weak bridgetoo weak to do something The branch was too weak to support his weight.3character easily influenced by other people – used to show disapproval: a weak indecisive man4without power not having much power or influenceweak leader/ruler/king etc a weak and ineffective president The party was left weak and divided. The country is in a weak position economically.5without interest without the power to interest or amuse people: The play is well acted but the plot is weak. a weak joke6without energy done without energy or confidence: He managed a weak smile.7not good at doing something not good at a particular skill or subject, or in a particular area of activity or knowledgeweak in New Zealand was weak in defence.weak on She speaks quite fluently but she’s weak on grammar. Be honest about your weak points (=your faults or the things you do not do well).8money not financially successfulweak currency/economy etc The pound was weak against the dollar.9argument/idea not likely to make people believe that something is true or right: She’s washing her hair? That sounds like a weak excuse! There are some weak points in her argument. The defence lawyer clearly knew that his case was weak.10drink weak tea, beer etc contains a lot of water and has little taste OPP strong11light/sound difficult to see or hear SYN faint: a weak radio signal He had only a weak light to see by.12weak points/spots the parts of something that can easily be attacked or criticized: Check your house for weak spots where a thief could enter.13weak at the knees feeling strange because of strong emotions: His smile made her go weak at the knees.14weak moment a time when you can be persuaded more easily than usual: Dave caught me at a weak moment and I lent him £10.15the weak/weakest link the person or thing in a situation that is less strong, skilful etc than the others: Goalkeeper Gouter proved to be the weakest link.16weak verb technical a verb that forms regular past tenses OPP strong verb17 weak consonant/syllable one that is not emphasized—weakly adverb: ‘I’m sorry,’ she said, smiling weakly. He sank down weakly beside her.THESAURUSnot physically strongweak not physically strong, sometimes because you are ill: · Tom’s had flu and he’s still feeling weak.· The doctors said she was too weak to have an operation.· He suffered constantly from a weak chest.frail weak and thin, especially because you are old: · a frail 85-year-old lady· My grandfather’s becoming quite frail now.shaky feeling weak in your legs and only able to walk slowly and unsteadily: · When I came out of hospital I was a bit shaky for a while.puny /ˈpjuːni/ especially disapproving small, thin, and looking very weak: · his puny white arms· He was a puny little boy who was often bullied at school.feeble especially written weak and unable to do much because you are very ill, very old or very young: · For a week she was too feeble to get out of bed.· a tiny, feeble babydelicate weak and often becoming ill easily: · a delicate child· She had rather a delicate constitution (=her body easily became ill).infirm formal weak or ill for a long time, especially because you are old: · a residential home for people who are elderly and infirm· There are special facilities for wheelchair users and infirm guests.malnourished formal weak or ill because you have not had enough good food to eat: · Half a million people there are severely malnourished.· The organization provides emergency feeding for malnourished children.likely to breakweak unable to support much weight, and likely to break: · The foundations of the building are rather weak.· an old chair with weak legsfragile made of a thin material that is easy to break or damage – used when something needs to be handled carefully: · a fragile china vase· Be careful of those glasses – they’re very fragile.delicate easy to break or damage – used especially about soft materials, skin etc: · Wash delicate fabrics separately.· This soap is good for delicate skin.flimsy not well-made from strong materials and so easily damaged – used about furniture, houses etc: · a flimsy plastic table· This keyboard’s very cheap but it’s a bit flimsy.rickety /ˈrɪkəti/ in very bad condition and likely to break – used about a building, piece of furniture, vehicle etc: · a rickety old bicycle· He lived in a rickety hut on the beach for several years.
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