vulnerability
/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5542 in the learning path
脆弱性；易受伤害性
Definitions
n. The state of being easily harmed, affected, or attacked.
脆弱性；易受伤害性
n. A weakness that allows damage or an attack.
弱点；安全漏洞
Example
The storm exposed the vulnerability of our old roof.
暴风雨暴露了我们旧屋顶的脆弱。
Investing in flood defences can reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities to increasingly severe storms.
投资防洪设施可以降低沿海社区面对日益猛烈的风暴时的脆弱性。
Collocations
- vulnerability to flooding
- security vulnerability
- reduce vulnerability
Word family
- vulnerable (adj.)
- invulnerable (adj.)
- invulnerability (n.)
Synonyms
- susceptibility
- weakness
Antonyms
- invulnerability
Usage tip
泛指脆弱性时不可数；指具体漏洞时可数。
FAQ
- What does vulnerability mean?
- The state of being easily harmed, affected, or attacked. A weakness that allows damage or an attack.
- How is vulnerability pronounced?
- UK /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/, US /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
