impotency

• 名词，指缺乏力量、权力或效能的状况；也用于指男性无法进行性交的状态。

A noun referring to the quality of lacking strength, power, or effectiveness; also used to describe an inability to copulate, typically in males.

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1. Lack of strength or powerC1formal

   The state or quality of being weak, feeble, or lacking the ability to act effectively.

   无力

   • The government's impotency in addressing the crisis was widely criticized.
   • He felt a sense of impotency when he couldn't help his friend.
   • The organization's impotency led to its eventual collapse.

   同义词feeblenessimpotenceinabilityincapacitypowerlessnessweakness

   反义词forcemightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

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

   阳痿

   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotency with the patient.
   • Impotency can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
   • He sought medical advice for his recurring impotency.

   同义词erectile dysfunctionimpotence