weakening

• 形容某事物正变得不那么强大、有力或有效的过程。

Describes the process of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective.

1. Causing debilitationB2formal

   Tending to make someone or something physically or structurally weaker.

   使衰弱的

   • The weakening effects of the disease left him bedridden for weeks.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun has a weakening impact on the skin.
   • The weakening economy forced many businesses to close.

   同义词debilitatingdrainingenervatingenfeeblingexhaustingincapacitating

   反义词invigoratingstrengthening

2. Moderating pain or sorrowC1formal

   Serving to reduce the intensity of pain, grief, or emotional distress.

   缓解疼痛的

   • The medicine had a weakening effect on his chronic pain.
   • Her kind words had a weakening influence on his sorrow.
   • Time is often described as a weakening force for grief.

   同义词comfortingeasingpalliativesoothing

• 指使某物变得不那么强大、有力或有效的动作或过程，也指力量或效力减弱的状态。

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming less strong, powerful, or effective, or the act of reducing the strength of something.

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1. Process of becoming weakerB2formal

   The gradual loss of strength, power, or intensity.

   减弱

   • The weakening of the economy caused widespread concern.
   • Doctors noted a weakening of his immune system.
   • The storm showed signs of weakening as it moved inland.

   同义词attenuationdebilitationdeclinedeteriorationenervationfadingflaggingimpairmentsubsidingwaning

   反义词fortificationintensificationreinforcementstrengthening

2. Act of reducing strengthB2formal

   The deliberate action of making something less strong or effective.

   削弱

   • The weakening of regulations led to more pollution.
   • Constant criticism resulted in the weakening of her confidence.
   • The treaty aimed at the weakening of military forces in the region.

   同义词attenuationdebilitationenervationimpairmentreduction

   反义词empowermentfortificationreinforcementstrengthening

• 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