时间: 2025-04-26 19:28:41
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 19:28:41
字面意思:
“Weak” 的字面意思是指缺乏力量、能量或能力。它可以用来形容物体的物理强度,也可以用来描述人或事物的心理、情感或其他方面的脆弱性。
词性:
形容词(adjective),也可以作为名词使用,尤其在某些特定领域(如体育)。
词源分析:
“Weak” 源自古英语 “wēac”,与古德语 “weih” 和古挪威语 “veik” 同源,均表示“软的”或“虚弱的”。其词根可以追溯到印欧语根 *weg-,意为“移动”或“减弱”。
历史背景:
“Weak” 一词在英语中首次出现于公元前8世纪的古英语文献中,常用于描述身体上或精神上的无力。
课本:
在**教材中,该词常见于初中英语课本中,主题通常涉及身体健康、个人品质等。在牛津和美国的教材中,通常出现在中学阶段,涉及的主题包括体育、心理健康、社会问题等。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:
He felt weak after the long run.
(长跑后他感觉虚弱。)
The argument presented was weak and lacked evidence.
(提出的论点*弱且缺乏证据。)
She has a weak spot for animals in need.
(她对需要帮助的动物有个软肋。)
A weak economy can lead to higher unemployment rates.
(经济疲软可能导致失业率上升。)
The weak signal made it difficult to connect to the internet.
(信号微弱使得连接互联网变得困难。)
*. His weak performance in the exam surprised everyone.
(他在考试中的表现差让大家感到惊讶。)
The weak structure of the building raised safety concerns.
(建筑物的结构*弱引发了安全隐患。)
She has a weak grasp of the subject matter.
(她对这个主题的理解很*弱。)
The weak link in the chain needs to be replaced.
(链条中的*弱环节需要被更换。)
He made a weak attempt to convince her.
(他对说服她的尝试很*弱。)
同义词:
反义词:
音标记忆法:
学音标 /wiːk/,可以通过发声练来加深记忆。将“weak”与“week”进行比较,帮助区分发音。
词根记忆法:
理解“weak”的词根“weg-”,意为“减弱”,可以联想到与力量相关的其他单词,如“weaken” (削弱)。
谐音联想记忆:
将“weak”联想为“围克”,想象一个围绕着一个虚弱的物体,这样可以帮助记忆。
通过以上分析,学*者可以在不同语境中更好地理解和使用“weak”这个单词。
[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。