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weakening

UK //ˈwiːkənɪŋ//US //ˈwiːkənɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'wekenen',由 'weak'(弱)加后缀 '-en'(使...化)构成,最终可追溯至古诺尔斯语 'veikr' 和古英语 'wāc'。

noun

❶ 指力量、强度或影响力的逐渐减少或降低,常用于描述物体、组织或抽象概念的衰退过程。

“The weakening of the bridge structure caused safety concerns.”

(桥梁结构的强度减弱引发了安全隐患。)

“Economic sanctions led to a gradual weakening of the country's currency.”

(经济制裁导致该国货币逐渐贬值。)

同义词:decline, deterioration, diminution

verb

❶ 使某物变得不那么强壮或有效,可以是物理上的减弱或抽象意义上的削弱。

“The storm is weakening as it moves inland.”

(风暴向内陆移动时正在减弱。)

“Lack of exercise can weaken your muscles over time.”

(缺乏锻炼会逐渐使你的肌肉变弱。)

同义词:diminish, undermine, sap

常见短语

weakening demand — 指市场或经济中对某种产品或服务的需求正在减少的情况。

“The company reported lower profits due to weakening demand for luxury goods.”

(该公司报告利润下降,原因是奢侈品需求减弱。)

weakening resolve — 描述某人或某团体决心或意志力逐渐减退的状态。

“After months of negotiations, there were signs of weakening resolve on both sides.”

(经过数月的谈判,双方都出现了决心减弱的迹象。)