时间: 2025-06-15 15:04:40
美: [wik]
英: [wiːk]
adj. [经] 疲软的；虚弱的；无力的；不牢固的
最后更新时间:2025-06-15 15:04:40
字面意思：
“Weak” 的字面意思是指缺乏力量、能量或能力。它可以用来形容物体的物理强度，也可以用来描述人或事物的心理、情感或其他方面的脆弱性。
词性：
形容词（adjective），也可以作为名词使用，尤其在某些特定领域（如体育）。
词源分析：
“Weak” 源自古英语 “wēac”，与古德语 “weih” 和古挪威语 “veik” 同源，均表示“软的”或“虚弱的”。其词根可以追溯到印欧语根 *weg-，意为“移动”或“减弱”。
历史背景：
“Weak” 一词在英语中首次出现于公元前8世纪的古英语文献中，常用于描述身体上或精神上的无力。
课本：
在**教材中，该词常见于初中英语课本中，主题通常涉及身体健康、个人品质等。在牛津和美国的教材中，通常出现在中学阶段，涉及的主题包括体育、心理健康、社会问题等。
正式与非正式语境：
特殊场合：
He felt weak after the long run.
（长跑后他感觉虚弱。）
The argument presented was weak and lacked evidence.
（提出的论点*弱且缺乏证据。）
She has a weak spot for animals in need.
（她对需要帮助的动物有个软肋。）
A weak economy can lead to higher unemployment rates.
（经济疲软可能导致失业率上升。）
The weak signal made it difficult to connect to the internet.
（信号微弱使得连接互联网变得困难。）
*. His weak performance in the exam surprised everyone.
（他在考试中的表现差让大家感到惊讶。）
The weak structure of the building raised safety concerns.
（建筑物的结构*弱引发了安全隐患。）
She has a weak grasp of the subject matter.
（她对这个主题的理解很*弱。）
The weak link in the chain needs to be replaced.
（链条中的*弱环节需要被更换。）
He made a weak attempt to convince her.
（他对说服她的尝试很*弱。）
同义词：
反义词：
音标记忆法：
学音标 /wiːk/，可以通过发声练来加深记忆。将“weak”与“week”进行比较，帮助区分发音。
词根记忆法：
理解“weak”的词根“weg-”，意为“减弱”，可以联想到与力量相关的其他单词，如“weaken” （削弱）。
谐音联想记忆：
将“weak”联想为“围克”，想象一个围绕着一个虚弱的物体，这样可以帮助记忆。
通过以上分析，学*者可以在不同语境中更好地理解和使用“weak”这个单词。
[ADJ] If someone is weak, they are not healthy or do not have good muscles, so that they cannot move quickly or carry heavy things. 虚弱的
例：I was too weak to move or think or speak.我太虚弱了，不能动、不能思维、不能说话。
[[ADV with v]] weakly 虚弱地
例："I'm all right," Max said weakly, but his breathing came in jagged gasps.“我没事，”马克斯虚弱地说，但是他呼吸艰难，长短不均。
[ADJ] If someone has an organ or sense that is weak, it is not very effective or powerful, or is likely to fail. (人的器官、感官) 衰弱的
例：She tired easily and had a weak heart.她容易疲劳，心脏也比较弱。
[ADJ] If you describe someone as weak, you mean that they are not very confident or determined, so that they are often frightened or worried, or easily influenced by other people. 懦弱的
例：He was a nice doctor, but a weak man who wasn't going to stick his neck out.他是个好医生，但为人懦弱，遇事不敢出头。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 懦弱
例：Many people felt that admitting to stress was a sign of weakness.很多人认为，承认压力是懦弱的表现。
[ADJ] If you describe someone's voice or smile as weak, you mean that it not very loud or big, suggesting that the person lacks confidence, enthusiasm, or physical strength. (声音、微笑等) 微弱的
例：His weak voice was almost inaudible.他声音微弱得几乎听不到。
[[ADV after v]] weakly 微弱地
例：He smiled weakly at reporters.他朝记者们淡淡一笑。
[ADJ] If an object or surface is weak, it breaks easily and cannot support a lot of weight or resist a lot of strain. 易碎的; 薄弱的
例：The owner said the bird may have escaped through a weak spot in the aviary.主人说那只鸟可能是从鸟舍的一个薄弱处逃出去的。
[ADV] A weak physical force does not have much power or intensity. (力量) 微弱的
例：The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds.常规液体中的分子被相对较弱的结合物聚合在一起。
例：Strong winds can turn boats when the tide is weak.潮汐微弱时，强风可以掀翻船只。
[ADV] weakly 微弱地
例：The mineral is weakly magnetic.这种矿石有轻微的磁性。
[ADJ] If individuals or groups are weak, they do not have any power or influence. (个人或团体) 弱小的; 缺少力量和影响力的
例：The council was too weak to do anything about it.理事会软弱无能，对此无能为力。
[N-PLURAL] The weak are people who are weak. 弱势群体
例：He voiced his solidarity with the weak and defenseless.他表示自己站在弱势无助群体一边。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 软弱无能
例：It made me feel patronized, in a position of weakness.这让我感到受惠于人，处于弱势。
[ADJ] A weak government or leader does not have much control, and is not prepared or able to act firmly or severely. (政府或领导人) 软弱无力的
例：The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive.随着对政府软弱无能、优柔寡断的批评不断高涨，情况终于有了变化。
[ADV] weakly 软弱无力地
例：...the weakly-led movement for reform.…领导乏力的改革运动。
[ADJ] If you describe something such a country's currency, economy, industry, or government as weak, you mean that it is not successful, and may be likely to fail or collapse. (货币、经济、工业、政府等) 疲软的
例：The weak dollar means American goods are relative bargains for foreigners.美元疲软意味着美国产品对外国顾客来说是相对便宜的。
[N-UNCOUNT] weakness 疲软
例：The weakness of his regime is showing more and more.他政权的疲弱性日益显露。
[ADJ] If something such as an argument or case is weak, it is not convincing or there is little evidence to support it. (论点) 没有说服力的; (案例) 缺少证据的
例：Do you think the prosecution made any particular errors, or did they just have a weak case?你认为控方是真的出了纰漏，还是只是证据不足？
[[ADV before v]] weakly 没有说服力地
例：Bush listened to that statement and responded rather weakly.布什听了那个声明，做的回应却相当没有说服力。
[ADJ] A weak drink, chemical, or drug contains very little of a particular substance, for example, because a lot of water has been added to it. 稀薄的
例：Grace poured a cup of weak tea.格莱斯倒了一杯淡茶。
[ADJ] Your weak points are the qualities or talents you do not possess, or the things you are not very good at. 弱的
例：Geography was my weak subject.地理课是我的弱项。
[N-VAR] weakness 弱点
例：His only weakness is his temperament.他惟一的弱点是他的脾气。