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faint adj.微弱的；无力的；模糊的v.昏倒n.昏厥；昏倒 (1) 一种微弱的希望仍在她的心中闪动着。(2) 他能看到前面森林里有一线微弱的灯光。(3) 我听到远处有个微弱的声音。(4) 每次想到这些(5) 你所能看到的只是他双眼的模糊的映像。(6) 她瞥见天边出现了一个模糊的痕迹，慢慢形成可以辨认的形状。(7) 你最好去照顾那女孩，我看她快昏倒了。(8) 公主一下子脸色变得非常苍白，看起来仿佛就要昏倒似的。(9) 小女孩昏倒了，但医生很快使她苏醒过来。(10) 他砰一声昏倒在地板上。 Faint comes from the French feindre, for being cowardly or shirking duties. We usually use it to mean without great strength. If you faint, you pass out, from low blood supply to your brain. If you feel faint, you feel weak. Faint also means dim or vague. If you're staring out to sea, you might see the faint outline of an approaching ship. If you really can't remember the answer to something, say you "haven't the faintest idea."

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英 [feɪnt] 美 [feɪnt] (1) A faint hope still flickered in her breast.(2) He could discern a faint light ahead in the forest.(3) I heard a faint sound in the distance.(4) Every time I think of it I feel faint!(5) All you can see is a faint reflection in his eyes.(6) She saw a faint mark on the horizon, and gradually it took shape.(7) You'd better attend to that girl. I think she's going to faint.(8) The princess went very pale and looked as though she was about to faint.(9) The little girl went off in a faint,but the doctor pulled her round very soon.(10) He slumped to the floor in a faint. Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音、颜色、标记、感觉或特性)微弱的，暗淡的，虚弱的 A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity.   [usu ADJ n]He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping...他开始注意到轻微的水滴声。The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco...房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡馨香。He could see faint lines in her face...他可以看见她脸上的细纹。There was still the faint hope deep within him that she might never need to know.他内心深处仍怀有一丝隐约的希望：她也许永远不必知晓。faintlyHe was already asleep in the bed, which smelled faintly of mildew...他已经在略带霉味的床上睡着了。She felt faintly ridiculous.她隐隐觉得有些荒唐。2[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不尽力的；敷衍的；半心半意的 A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm.   [ADJ n]Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh...卡罗琳敷衍地笑了一下。A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly...一丝敷衍的微笑从那位大人脸上掠过，很快就消失了。Ten years ago today the US Center for Disease Control published the first faint warnings of a worldwide epidemic.10年前的今天，美国疾病控制中心敷衍其事地发出了第一份警告：一场世界范围的流行病可能会出现。faintlyJohn smiled faintly and shook his head.约翰微微笑了笑，摇了摇头。3[VERB 动词]晕厥；晕倒 If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock.   [V]  [oft in a N]She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted...她突然向前栽倒在桌上，晕了过去。I thought he'd faint when I kissed him.我以为吻他的时候他会晕倒呢。Faint is also a noun.She slumped to the ground in a faint.她一阵晕眩，跌倒在地。4[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]晕眩的；虚弱无力的 Someone who is faint feels weak and unsteady as if they are about to lose consciousness.   [v-link ADJ]Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint and shortness of breath.心绞痛的其他征兆有恶心、出汗、头昏和气短。faintnessOne patient suffered headaches, nausea, and faintness.一位病人感觉头疼、恶心、晕眩。

英语单词	faint
英美音标	英 [feɪnt] 美 [feɪnt]
中文释义	adj.微弱的；无力的；模糊的 v.昏倒 n.昏厥；昏倒
英语例句	(1) A faint hope still flickered in her breast. (2) He could discern a faint light ahead in the forest. (3) I heard a faint sound in the distance. (4) Every time I think of it I feel faint! (5) All you can see is a faint reflection in his eyes. (6) She saw a faint mark on the horizon, and gradually it took shape. (7) You'd better attend to that girl. I think she's going to faint. (8) The princess went very pale and looked as though she was about to faint. (9) The little girl went off in a faint,but the doctor pulled her round very soon. (10) He slumped to the floor in a faint.
中文例句	(1) 一种微弱的希望仍在她的心中闪动着。 (2) 他能看到前面森林里有一线微弱的灯光。 (3) 我听到远处有个微弱的声音。 (4) 每次想到这些 (5) 你所能看到的只是他双眼的模糊的映像。 (6) 她瞥见天边出现了一个模糊的痕迹，慢慢形成可以辨认的形状。 (7) 你最好去照顾那女孩，我看她快昏倒了。 (8) 公主一下子脸色变得非常苍白，看起来仿佛就要昏倒似的。 (9) 小女孩昏倒了，但医生很快使她苏醒过来。 (10) 他砰一声昏倒在地板上。
vocabulary简明	Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint.
vocabulary扩展	Faint comes from the French feindre, for being cowardly or shirking duties. We usually use it to mean without great strength. If you faint, you pass out, from low blood supply to your brain. If you feel faint, you feel weak. Faint also means dim or vague. If you're staring out to sea, you might see the faint outline of an approaching ship. If you really can't remember the answer to something, say you "haven't the faintest idea."
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音、颜色、标记、感觉或特性)微弱的，暗淡的，虚弱的 A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity. [usu ADJ n] He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping... 他开始注意到轻微的水滴声。 The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco... 房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡馨香。 He could see faint lines in her face... 他可以看见她脸上的细纹。 There was still the faint hope deep within him that she might never need to know. 他内心深处仍怀有一丝隐约的希望：她也许永远不必知晓。 faintly He was already asleep in the bed, which smelled faintly of mildew... 他已经在略带霉味的床上睡着了。 She felt faintly ridiculous. 她隐隐觉得有些荒唐。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不尽力的；敷衍的；半心半意的 A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm. [ADJ n] Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh... 卡罗琳敷衍地笑了一下。 A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly... 一丝敷衍的微笑从那位大人脸上掠过，很快就消失了。 Ten years ago today the US Center for Disease Control published the first faint warnings of a worldwide epidemic. 10年前的今天，美国疾病控制中心敷衍其事地发出了第一份警告：一场世界范围的流行病可能会出现。 faintly John smiled faintly and shook his head. 约翰微微笑了笑，摇了摇头。 3 [VERB 动词]晕厥；晕倒 If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock. [V] [oft in a N] She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted... 她突然向前栽倒在桌上，晕了过去。 I thought he'd faint when I kissed him. 我以为吻他的时候他会晕倒呢。 Faint is also a noun. She slumped to the ground in a faint. 她一阵晕眩，跌倒在地。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]晕眩的；虚弱无力的 Someone who is faint feels weak and unsteady as if they are about to lose consciousness. [v-link ADJ] Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint and shortness of breath. 心绞痛的其他征兆有恶心、出汗、头昏和气短。 faintness One patient suffered headaches, nausea, and faintness. 一位病人感觉头疼、恶心、晕眩。

Faint I Feel Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 N Ly Hope