pregnable
pregnable — 形容詞
- pregnablepositive
- more pregnablecomparative
- most pregnablesuperlative
1. describes a place such as a castle, city wall, or military base that is not stro
可攻破的
防禦薄弱，容易被攻佔
describes a place such as a castle, city wall, or military base that is not strong enough to stop enemies from entering or capturing it
The old fortress was pregnable on its north side because the wall had crumbled.
那座古老堡壘的北側是可攻破的，因為城牆已經崩塌。
pregnable on the [side]; often followed by a location or condition
Without extra soldiers to guard the river crossing, the town remained pregnable to attack.
沒有更多士兵守衛渡河點，這座城鎮仍然處於可攻破的狀態。
pregnable to + noun (attack, invasion, enemy)
General Joon marked the pregnable sections of the castle wall with a red pencil.
Joon 將軍用紅筆在城堡城牆的可攻破之處做了記號。
A castle built on low ground is naturally more pregnable than one on a hilltop.
建在低地上的城堡，天然就比建在山頂上的城堡更容易被攻破。
The security team found the rear entrance was pregnable after the lock broke in a storm.
保安小組發現後門的鎖在暴風雨中壞掉後，那扇門就成了可攻破的弱點。
- vulnerable
much more common and broader in use; 'vulnerable' applies to people and systems, while 'pregnable' is almost exclusively about places or positions
- defenceless
stronger emotional tone; suggests a complete lack of protection rather than a weakness that can be exploited
- exposed
wider range of use; can describe physical positions as well as abstract situations
- impregnable
the direct opposite and far more common; means too strong to be captured or entered
- fortified
describes a place that has been made stronger and harder to attack
文法句型
pregnable + to + noun phrase
pregnable + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in historical or strategic discussions about fortifications. The opposite impregnable (with the negative prefix in-) is far more common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
2. describes a team, player, or competitor that can be defeated without much effort
易被擊敗的
在比賽中容易被擊敗
describes a team, player, or competitor that can be defeated without much effort, especially in a sports match or competition
The basketball team looked pregnable after their best player injured his knee.
那支籃球隊在主力球員膝蓋受傷後，看起來不堪一擊。
pregnable after [event]; context of weakened condition
Coach Asher told the press his squad was not pregnable, despite three straight losses.
Asher 教練向媒體表示，儘管球隊已經連輸三場，但他的隊伍並非不堪一擊。
Putri's defence was pregnable, so her tennis opponent scored point after point with ease.
Putri 的防守不堪一擊，她的網球對手輕鬆連連得分。
The Royals looked pregnable after their goalkeeper conceded three goals in the first half.
Royal 隊在守門員上半場連失三球後，看起來已呈可攻破之勢。
The chess champion studied his opponent's games carefully, looking for a pregnable opening strategy.
那位西洋棋冠軍仔細研究了對手的棋局，尋找其中可被擊敗的開局策略。
- formidable
describes an opponent who is very strong and difficult to defeat
- dominant
describes a team or player that regularly wins and controls the game
文法句型
pregnable + noun
用法筆記
This sense is very rare and restricted mostly to formal sports writing or commentary. The word vulnerable is usually preferred in everyday sports discussion.