weakenweak•en /'wiːkən/

vt

1. 削弱

• Moreover the deep-rooted sectarianism weakened the effectiveness of our policy. 此外，根深蒂固的宗派思想严重削弱了我们所定政策的有效性。

2. 常用被动 使虚弱，使衰弱

• The old woman was weakened by her long illness. 长期患病使那位老妇人非常虚弱。

3. 动摇(基础)，破坏

• The earthquake severely weakened the foundations of the buildings. 地震严重地动摇了建筑物的地基。

4. 使(股票、货币等)贬值

5. 减低…的浓度，减弱…的速度

• I want to weaken my drink. 我想把饮料弄淡一点。

vi

1. 减弱，变弱

• My eyes have weakened slightly this month. 这个月我的视力有些下降。

2. 变软弱，畏缩

• There's still hope. Don't weaken. 还有希望，不要畏缩。