faint
/feɪnt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3785 in the learning path
微弱的；隐约的
Definitions
adj. not strong, clear or easy to notice
微弱的；隐约的
adj. feeling weak and close to losing consciousness
头晕欲倒的
v. to suddenly lose consciousness for a short time
昏倒；晕厥
Example
A faint light shone through the bedroom curtains.
一丝微弱的光透过卧室窗帘照了进来。
Astronomers use powerful telescopes to detect faint objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
天文学家使用高性能望远镜探测肉眼看不见的暗弱天体。
Collocations
- faint light
- faint smell
- feel faint
- faint hope
Word family
- faintly (adv.)
- faintness (n.)
Synonyms
- weak
- dim
Antonyms
- strong
Usage tip
feel faint是快要晕倒；faint作动词才表示昏倒。
FAQ
- What does faint mean?
- not strong, clear or easy to notice feeling weak and close to losing consciousness to suddenly lose consciousness for a short time
- How is faint pronounced?
- UK /feɪnt/, US /feɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
