| 释义 |
weak·en /ˈwiːkən/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 使虚弱，使衰弱；削弱，减弱
be weakened by disease 因病而虚弱
weaken the power of a local government 削弱地方政府的权力
They have never weakened their stand for human rights. 在人权问题上，他们的立场从未软化过。
2. 减低…的浓度；减弱…的强度
weaken tea by adding water 加水把茶冲淡
Wetting weakens paper. 纸张受潮后就不耐用了。
❷ vi.
1. 变弱，变衰弱
She seems to be weakening. 她看上去越来越虚弱了。
2. 变软弱，畏缩
We are almost to the top of the mountain; let's not weaken now. 我们眼看就要到山顶了，可不要松劲。
3. 【语】弱化 |