weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
영어
~ 2100
의미
의미 0개
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is weak
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
유의어
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
반의어
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
연어
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
주제
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is weak
유의어
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
반의어
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
연어
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
주제
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[something] is weak
유의어
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
반의어
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
연어
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
주제
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[something] is weak
유의어
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
반의어
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
연어
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
주제
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[drink/food] is weak
유의어
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
반의어
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
연어
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
주제
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
예문
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
학습자용 예문
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
문법
기본형
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
음절 및 강세
weak （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
관련 단어
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.