to weaken
01
削弱, 使变弱
to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy
Transitive: to weaken a structure
例子
Exposure to harsh weather conditions can weaken the structure of outdoor furniture.
暴露在恶劣的天气条件下会削弱户外家具的结构。
Continuous use without proper maintenance may weaken the integrity of machinery.
持续使用而不进行适当维护可能会削弱机械的完整性。
02
削弱, 变弱
to lose strength or vitality
Intransitive
例子
Over time, the rope began to weaken, fraying at the edges and becoming less reliable.
随着时间的推移，绳子开始变弱，边缘磨损，变得不那么可靠。
Without proper maintenance, the structure gradually weakened, leading to concerns about its structural integrity.
没有适当的维护，结构逐渐减弱，引发了对其结构完整性的担忧。
03
削弱, 减少
to lessen the strength, intensity, size, or extent of something
Transitive: to weaken sth
例子
The company decided to weaken its marketing campaign due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制，该公司决定削弱其营销活动。
The medication weakened the severity of her symptoms, providing relief from the discomfort of the illness.
药物减弱了她症状的严重程度，缓解了疾病带来的不适。
04
削弱, 减少
to diminish or decline in strength or intensity
Intransitive
例子
As the hurricane moved inland, its winds began to weaken.
随着飓风向内陆移动，其风力开始减弱。
The river 's current weakened after several days of dry weather.
干燥天气持续几天后，河流的水流减弱了。
05
减弱, 动摇
to become less resolved or determined
Intransitive
例子
Despite her initial enthusiasm, her resolve began to weaken as the challenges of the project became apparent.
尽管她最初充满热情，但随着项目挑战的显现，她的决心开始减弱。
He vowed to quit smoking, but his resolve weakened when he faced stressful situations.
他发誓要戒烟，但当他面临压力时，他的决心减弱了。
词汇树
weakened
weakener
weakening
weaken
