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/ˈfiːbl/ |
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1 | physically weak , especially because you are old or ill (尤指因年老或生病而)虚弱的,无力的 |
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2 | not strong enough to be seen or heard clearly (光线或声音)微弱的 | a feeble light/voice 微弱的光线/声音 | |
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3 | not good enough to achieve the intended result 拙劣的;无益的;无效的 | feeble excuse That’ s a pretty feeble excuse for not calling your mother. 那是一个相当拙劣的借口,不能作为不给你母亲打电话的理由。 | | a feeble attempt/effort He made a feeble attempt to start a conversation with me. 他徒劳地想和我交谈。 | |
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4 | afraid to do something difficult or unpleasant 软弱的;胆怯的 | Don’ t be so feeble. Stand up to her for once. 别那么胆怯,勇敢地面对她一次。 | |
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DERIVED WORD |
feebly adv |
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