weakened

• 形容某物或某人被削弱，力量、强度、效力或影响力变小、变弱。

Describes something that has been made less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Reduced in strengthB1formal

   Having less physical strength or power than before.

   削弱的

   • The weakened patient could barely walk.
   • His muscles were weakened after months of inactivity.
   • The weakened structure collapsed under the weight.

   同义词crippleddebilitateddisabledexhaustedfeeblefrailimpairedworn-out

   反义词fortifiedpowerfulreinforcedstrengthenedstrong

2. Less effective or powerfulB1formal

   Having reduced effectiveness, influence, or intensity.

   削弱的

   • The weakened economy struggled to recover.
   • Her weakened argument failed to convince the jury.
   • The weakened signal made the call drop frequently.

   同义词crippleddebilitateddiluteddiminishedfadedimpairedreducedwaning

   反义词augmentedempoweredfortifiedintensifiedinvigoratedreinforcedstrengthened

• 动词，表示使某事物在力量、强度、效力或影响力上减少或变弱；也可表示变得虚弱或衰落。

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Reduce strength or powerB1formal

   To make something less strong, powerful, or effective.

   削弱

   • The storm weakened as it moved inland.
   • Lack of exercise can weaken your muscles.
   • The scandal weakened the government's authority.

   同义词attenuatecrippledebilitatediminishenervateenfeebleimpairreducesapundermine

   反义词empowerfortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

2. Reduce intensity or forceB1formal

   To become or make something less intense, forceful, or severe.

   削弱

   • The medicine weakened the pain over time.
   • His resolve weakened after hearing her argument.
   • The wind weakened as the night went on.

   同义词attenuatedilutediminishimpairlessenmitigatemoderatereducesaptemperthinundermine

   反义词fortifyintensifyreinforcestrengthen

3. Undermine or damageB2formal

   To gradually damage or undermine something, such as a system, relationship, or structure.

   削弱

   • Constant criticism can weaken a person's confidence.
   • The economic crisis weakened the country's financial system.
   • The foundation of the building was weakened by the earthquake.

   同义词compromisedebilitatediminishenfeebleerodeimpairsapundermine

   反义词bolsterfortifyreinforcestrengthen