英语

weak

gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2 英语
~ 2100
义项
0 个义项
adjective A2 property
1

Lacking physical strength

Not having much physical power or energy.

用法模式: [someone] is weak
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
近义词
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
反义词
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
搭配
physically weak |too weak |weak muscles |feel weak
主题
health |daily life |sports |body
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: [someone] is weak
近义词
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
反义词
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
搭配
weak character |weak will |too weak to resist
主题
emotions |personality |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: [something] is weak
近义词
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
反义词
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
搭配
weak signal |weak light |weak current
主题
science |daily life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: [something] is weak
近义词
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
反义词
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
搭配
weak argument |weak performance |weak excuse
主题
education |arts |core_vocabulary |work
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: [drink/food] is weak
近义词
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
反义词
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
搭配
weak coffee |weak tea |weak drink
主题
food and drink |food_drink |core_vocabulary
例句
  • This coffee is too weak for my taste.
  • He prefers his tea very weak.
  • The soup was bland and weak.
学习者例句
  • The tea is weak and not tasty.
  • I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
  • This juice is weak and has little flavor.
语法
词典原形
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
音节与重音
weak (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: weak
  • Comparative: weaker
  • Superlative: weakest
词族
Forms
weaker adjective weakest adjective
Core family
weakness noun A2 weaken verb B1 weakly adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
strong adjective A1 strength noun A2 strengthen verb B1
Advanced or less common
weakling noun
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
  • We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.

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