vulnerable

• 形容某人或某物容易受到身体或情感上的伤害、攻击或影响。

Describes someone or something that is susceptible to physical or emotional harm, attack, or influence.

1. Susceptible to harmB2formal

   Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded; open to attack or damage.

   脆弱的

   • Elderly people are more vulnerable to the flu virus.
   • The fortress was vulnerable to attack from the north.
   • Children are especially vulnerable to online predators.

   同义词assailabledefenselessexposedhelplessopensusceptibleunprotectedweak

   反义词guardedinvulnerableprotectedsafesecurestrong

2. Emotionally exposedB2formal

   In a state of being open to emotional hurt or criticism.

   易受伤的

   • She felt vulnerable after sharing her personal story.
   • He made himself vulnerable by admitting his mistakes.
   • Being vulnerable in a relationship can strengthen trust.

   同义词defenselessexposedfragileopensensitivesusceptibletenderunprotected

   反义词guardedhardenedprotected

3. Weak or defenselessB2formal

   Lacking protection or strength; easily influenced or affected.

   脆弱的

   • The small village was vulnerable to flooding.
   • Without a security system, the house is vulnerable to burglars.
   • The company is vulnerable to market fluctuations.

   同义词defenselessexposedhelplessliableopenpowerlesssusceptibleunprotectedweak

   反义词guardedinvulnerableprotectedsecurestrong