Definitions
v. to become less strong, or make something less strong
削弱；变弱
Example
Too little sleep can weaken your ability to concentrate.
睡眠不足会削弱你的专注能力。
Persistent unemployment can weaken local economies by reducing household spending and discouraging business investment.
持续失业会减少家庭支出并抑制企业投资，从而削弱地方经济。
Collocations
- weaken the immune system
- weaken an argument
- weaken demand
Word family
- weak (adj.)
- weakness (n.)
- weakly (adv.)
Synonyms
- undermine
Antonyms
- strengthen
Usage tip
既可及物也可不及物：使变弱或自身变弱。
FAQ
- What does weaken mean?
- to become less strong, or make something less strong
- How is weaken pronounced?
- UK /ˈwiːkən/, US /ˈwiːkən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
