weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
Английски
~ 2100
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is weak
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
Синоними
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
Антоними
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
Колокации
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
Теми
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Примери
- After the flu, she felt too weak to stand.
- He was weak from hunger and exhaustion.
- The patient is still too weak to walk alone.
Примери за учащи
- I feel weak after running.
- He is too weak to lift the box.
- My legs are weak today.
adjective
B1
property
2
Lacking determination or courage
Not able to make strong decisions or show courage.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is weak
Синоними
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
Антоними
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
Колокации
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
Теми
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He was too weak to stand up to his boss.
- They accused the leader of being weak in negotiations.
- She is not weak; she just chooses kindness.
Примери за учащи
- He is weak and cannot say no.
- The man is too weak to fight back.
- I am not weak. I can do it.
adjective
A2
property
3
Not strong in force or effect
Not strong or powerful.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is weak
Синоними
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
Антоними
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
Колокации
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
Теми
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The flashlight's beam was weak.
- We received only a weak signal from the radio tower.
- The medicine had a weak effect on the symptoms.
Примери за учащи
- The light is weak in this room.
- I hear a weak sound from far away.
- The phone has a weak signal here.
adjective
B1
property
4
Poor in quality or effectiveness
Not very good, strong, or effective.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is weak
Синоними
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
Антоними
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
Колокации
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
Теми
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примери
- The lawyer gave a weak defense of his client.
- Her essay was well-written but had a weak conclusion.
- That's a weak excuse for being late.
Примери за учащи
- The story is weak and boring.
- He gave a weak answer to the question.
- The team played a weak game.
adjective
A2
property
5
Lacking strong flavor or concentration
Not having much taste or not strong in flavor.
Модел на употреба:
[drink/food] is weak
Синоними
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
Антоними
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
Колокации
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
Теми
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
Примери за учащи
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
Граматика
Речникова форма
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
Срички и ударение
weak (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
Семейство думи
Изрази
go weak at the knees
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈik ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
idiom
informal
Feel shaky from emotion or attraction
To feel your legs shake because you are afraid, nervous, or in love.
Примери
- She went weak at the knees when she saw him smile.
- Public speaking makes me go weak at the knees.
on weak ground
1/ˈɔn wˈik ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
In a poorly supported position
To be in a situation where your reasons are not strong enough.
Примери
- Legally, they are on weak ground with this claim.
- He realized he was on weak ground and changed the subject.
weak link
1/wˈik lˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Least strong part of group/system
The person or thing in a group that is not as good as the others and may cause problems.
Примери
- The goalkeeper was the team's weak link.
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
weak point
1/wˈik pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Area of least strength or ability
A part of something that is not good or strong.
Примери
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.