effete
01
疲惫的, 衰落的
lacking strength or effectiveness
例子
The empire had grown effete, unable to defend its borders.
帝国已变得衰弱，无法保卫其边界。
His leadership was effete, marked by indecision and passivity.
他的领导软弱无力，以优柔寡断和被动为特征。
02
女人气的, 矫揉造作的
excessively delicate, often associated with pretentiousness
例子
His effete manners irritated the rugged crew.
他矫揉造作的举止惹恼了粗犷的船员。
The novel 's style was so effete it alienated most readers.
这部小说的风格如此矫揉造作，以至于疏远了大多数读者。
