weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
Английский
~ 2100
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is weak
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
Синонимы
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
Антонимы
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
Коллокации
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
Темы
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is weak
Синонимы
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
Антонимы
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
Коллокации
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
Темы
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is weak
Синонимы
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
Антонимы
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
Коллокации
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
Темы
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is weak
Синонимы
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
Антонимы
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
Коллокации
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
Темы
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[drink/food] is weak
Синонимы
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
Антонимы
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
Коллокации
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
Темы
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
Примеры для изучающих
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
Слоги и ударение
weak (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.