weakened

/ˈwiː.kən/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈikənd] /ˈwiː.kən/ (ame, ipa)

weakened — verb

  • weakenedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • weakeneds3rd person singular
  • weakeneding-ing form
  • weakenededpast simple

1. to reduce the power, strength, or effectiveness of someone or something, or to g

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

to reduce the power, strength, or effectiveness of someone or something, or to grow weaker over time

例句

The long illness weakened Ada's heart, leaving her tired even after short walks.

transitive use with physical object (heart, body)

A series of corruption scandals has seriously weakened the government's authority.

weaken + abstract noun (authority, position, system)

同義詞
  • undermine

    suggests gradual, hidden damage, especially to abstract things like trust or authority

  • erode

    emphasises a slow, continuous loss of strength or support

  • sap

    focuses on draining energy or vitality from a person or system

反義詞
  • strengthen

    direct opposite — to make or become stronger

  • fortify

    to make physically or structurally stronger, often by adding support

文法句型

weaken + noun phrase (transitive)

weaken (intransitive)

用法筆記

Frequently used both transitively (weaken + object) and intransitively (no object); the intransitive use often describes a person's body, resolve, or determination becoming less strong.