impotence

• 名词，指缺乏体力或智力，虚弱无力；也指男性无法达到或维持勃起。

A noun referring to a lack of physical or mental strength, weakness, or the inability to achieve an erection in males.

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1. Lack of power or strengthC1formal

   The quality of being weak, powerless, or unable to act effectively.

   无力

   • The government's impotence in the face of the crisis was alarming.
   • He felt a sense of impotence when he couldn't help his friend.
   • The organization's impotence to enforce its own rules frustrated its members.

   同义词feeblenessfrailtyinabilityincapacityineffectivenessinefficacypowerlessnessweakness

   反义词mightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

   A medical condition, typically in males, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

   阳痿

   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotence with the patient.
   • Impotence can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
   • Many men experience temporary impotence due to stress or anxiety.

   同义词erectile dysfunctionimpotency

   反义词potencyvirility