anemic

IPA/əˈniː.mɪk/
KK[ənˈimɪk]IPA/əˈniː.mɪk/

anemic — adjective

  • anemicpositive
  • more anemiccomparative
  • most anemicsuperlative

1. very weak, slow, or weak in effect — used to describe something that should be e

1.形容詞B2
釋義

very weak, slow, or weak in effect — used to describe something that should be energetic or strong but instead feels lifeless or disappointing.

例句

The team's anemic performance disappointed fans who had expected a much stronger game.

collocation: anemic performance

Tariq called the economic report anemic, saying growth was far below what the country needed.

collocation: anemic growth / anemic economy

同義詞
  • weak

    more general; covers physical, moral, and figurative uses without the specific blood-related metaphor

  • feeble

    suggests even greater weakness, often with a tone of pity or disapproval

  • listless

    focuses on a lack of energy or enthusiasm, especially in people rather than things

  • lackluster

    highlights a failure to shine or impress, often used for performances or efforts

反義詞
  • vigorous

    full of energy, strength, and active force

  • robust

    strong and healthy in a way that resists weakness

用法筆記

The British spelling is anaemic. Modifies nouns related to performance, growth, effort, or effect. Cannot be used to describe a person's physical state directly (use weak or tired instead). Not typically used in comparative forms (more anemic / most anemic).

常見錯誤

❌I feel anemic today because I did not sleep well.
✅I feel tired today because I did not sleep well.
💡anemic refers to a medical condition or a metaphorical lack of vigor, not ordinary tiredness.

2. having a medical condition called anemia, in which a person's blood does not con

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having a medical condition called anemia, in which a person's blood does not contain enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the rest of the body.

例句

Blood tests showed that Niran was anemic, so the doctor prescribed iron supplements.

adjective after linking verb: 'was anemic'

The clinic gave anemic patients a special diet rich in leafy green vegetables.

anemic as attributive adjective before noun

同義詞
  • bloodless

    less clinical; can describe a pale complexion rather than the medical condition itself

反義詞
  • healthy

    in the sense of having normal blood counts

用法筆記

This sense is typically not used in comparative forms (more anemic / most anemic). The British spelling is anaemic.

常見錯誤

❌She is anemic because she lacks iron.
✅She is anemic because her diet contains too little iron.
💡Anemia results from iron deficiency, not from a conscious choice to 'lack' iron.