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ken
第三人称
weakens
现在进行时
weakening
过去式
weakened
过去完成时
weakened
1
削弱, 使变弱
to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy
及物动词
- 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。
- Ignoring warning signs of deterioration can weaken the foundation of a building.
忽视恶化的警告信号可能会削弱建筑物的基础。
- Prolonged stress can weaken the strength of materials over time.
长期的压力会随着时间的推移削弱材料的强度。
- The repetitive bending of a metal object may weaken it and lead to breakage.
金属物体的反复弯曲可能会削弱它并导致断裂。
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2
削弱, 变弱
to lose strength or vitality
- 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。
- The storm intensified, causing the levees to weaken under the pressure of rising floodwaters.
风暴加剧,导致堤坝在上涨的洪水压力下减弱。
- As the illness progressed, her body started to weaken, making it difficult for her to perform daily tasks.
随着病情的发展,她的身体开始虚弱,这使得她难以完成日常任务。
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3
削弱, 减少
to lessen the strength, intensity, size, or extent of something
及物动词
- 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。
- The scandal weakened public trust in the government, resulting in calls for transparency and accountability.
丑闻削弱了公众对政府的信任,导致要求透明度和问责制的呼声。
- The negotiations weakened the terms of the contract, with both parties compromising on certain clauses.
谈判削弱了合同条款,双方在某些条款上做出了妥协。
- The amendment weakened the impact of the legislation, introducing exemptions and loopholes.
修正案削弱了立法的影响,引入了豁免和漏洞。
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4
削弱, 减少
to diminish or decline in strength or intensity
- 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。
- The storm's intensity weakened as it moved further out to sea.
风暴的强度随着它进一步向海上移动而减弱。
- After reaching its peak intensity, the heatwave gradually weakened, bringing relief to sweltering communities.
在达到峰值强度后,热浪逐渐减弱,给闷热的社区带来了缓解。
5
减弱, 动摇
to become less resolved or determined
- 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。
- As the weeks passed without progress, their determination to find a solution gradually weakened.
随着几周过去没有进展,他们寻找解决方案的决心逐渐减弱。
- The athlete's resolve never weakened, even in the face of setbacks and injuries.
运动员的决心从未减弱,即使面对挫折和伤病。
- Despite his initial determination to finish the marathon, his resolve weakened as fatigue set in.
尽管他最初决心完成马拉松,但随着疲劳的袭来,他的决心减弱了。