
Definitions
adj. lacking physical strength or energy
虚弱的;无力的
adj. not effective, convincing, or well supported
薄弱的;缺乏说服力的
adj. having little intensity, flavour, or power
淡的;微弱的
Example
I felt too weak to carry the shopping upstairs.
我觉得浑身无力,没法把买来的东西提上楼。
Policies based on weak evidence may fail to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
依据薄弱证据制定的政策可能无法解决失业的根本原因。
Collocations
- feel weak
- weak evidence
- weak signal
- weak tea
Word family
- weakness (n.)
- weaken (v.)
- weakly (adv.)
Synonyms
- feeble
Antonyms
- strong
Usage tip
weak与week同音;weakness可指弱点,也可指虚弱。
FAQ
- What does weak mean?
- lacking physical strength or energy not effective, convincing, or well supported having little intensity, flavour, or power
- How is weak pronounced?
- UK /wiːk/, US /wiːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.