weakest
/wiːk/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈikəst] /wiːk/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈikəst] /ˈwēk How to pronounce weak (audio)/ (ame, mw)
weakest — 形容詞
- weakestpositive
- more weakestcomparative
- most weakestsuperlative
1. superlative of weak: having the least physical power or muscle strength among a
最無力
體能或力氣最小的
superlative of weak: having the least physical power or muscle strength among a group; the most feeble in body.
After her illness, Folake was the weakest hiker on the team and needed frequent rests.
生病之後，Folake 是隊伍裡最無力的登山者，需要經常休息。
superlative used with 'the' + noun
The vet said the puppy was the weakest of the litter and needed extra care.
獸醫說那隻小狗是整窩中最無力的，需要特別照顧。
superlative with 'of' phrase
Omar picked the weakest rope on the shelf, and it snapped under the crate's weight.
Omar 從架上挑了最無力的繩子，結果繩子承受不住木箱的重量而斷裂。
Maeve's legs gave out first on the mountain hike because she was the weakest of the group.
Maeve 的腿在登山時最先撐不住，因為她是隊伍裡最無力的人。
- strongest
having the greatest physical power
文法句型
the weakest + noun
possessive + weakest
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'the' to single out one member of a group ('the weakest player'). Also used possessively ('his weakest arm').
常見錯誤
2. superlative of weak: having the least strength of character, the smallest amount
最軟弱
意志或權力最薄弱的
superlative of weak: having the least strength of character, the smallest amount of willpower, or the least authority and influence over others.
The committee chose Rafael as the chair because he was the weakest candidate and would not oppose their plans.
委員會選了 Rafael 擔任主席，因為他是最軟弱的候選人，不會反對他們的計畫。
Eli knew he had the weakest willpower in his friend group when it came to resisting sugary snacks.
Eli 很清楚自己在朋友群中最軟弱，總是無法抗拒甜食的誘惑。
possessive + weakest + noun
In the company's leadership team, Sophia's department had the weakest voice during budget meetings.
在公司的領導團隊中，Sophia 的部門在預算會議上發言權最軟弱。
Parents who give in to every demand become the weakest authority figures in their children's eyes.
對孩子有求必應的父母，在孩子眼中會成為最軟弱的權威人物。
- most spineless
more informal and negative; suggests cowardice
- most irresolute
formal; emphasises inability to make firm decisions
- most powerless
focuses on lack of authority rather than character
- firmest
having the strongest resolve and decision-making
- most authoritative
having the greatest power to command respect
文法句型
the weakest + noun (character/authority)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person, group, or institution. Often used with possessive determiners ('his weakest quality').
3. superlative of weak: the least convincing or believable when presenting reasons,
最牽強
最難以令人信服的
superlative of weak: the least convincing or believable when presenting reasons, justifications, or explanations for something.
Among all the excuses the students gave for being late, Yumi's story about a broken clock was the weakest.
在所有學生給出的遲到理由中，Yumi 那個關於鬧鐘壞掉的故事最牽強。
superlative as complement with 'the'
The weakest part of the witness's statement was the claim that she saw the suspect from two blocks away.
證人證詞中最牽強的部分，是聲稱她從兩個街區外看見了嫌犯。
Anjali's excuse for missing practice—her dog ate her shoes—was the weakest the coach had ever heard.
Anjali 缺席練習的藉口——她的狗把鞋子吃掉了——是她聽過最牽強的理由。
The defence presented three arguments, but the judge dismissed the weakest one immediately.
辯方提出了三項論點，但法官當場駁回了最牽強的那一項。
- least convincing
more neutral; a direct paraphrase of the core meaning
- flimsiest
informal; suggests the argument is very thin and poorly constructed
- lamest
very informal; implies the excuse is both unconvincing and disappointing
- strongest
most convincing and well-supported
文法句型
the weakest + noun (argument/excuse/reason)
用法筆記
Usually applied to an argument, excuse, reason, explanation, or piece of evidence. Not used for people directly in this sense.
常見錯誤
4. superlative of weak: containing the least amount of flavour or strength relative
最淡
濃度最低、味道最淡的飲料
superlative of weak: containing the least amount of flavour or strength relative to water, used for drinks such as tea, coffee, beer, or juice.
The coffee at the hotel buffet was the weakest drink Asher had ever tasted, like brown water.
飯店自助餐的咖啡是 Asher 喝過最淡的飲料，喝起來就像褐色的水。
Grandma asked for the weakest tea on the menu because she cannot handle caffeine late in the evening.
阿嬤點了菜單上最淡的茶，因為她晚上不能喝咖啡因。
weakest + noun as object of preposition
Rafael tried three different beers at the festival and found the light lager to be the weakest in flavour.
Rafael 在啤酒節上試了三種啤酒，發現淡拉格啤酒味道最淡。
The lemonade stand sold cups so watery that the weakest batch had almost no sugar taste.
這家檸檬水攤賣的飲料非常稀，最淡的那批幾乎沒有糖味。
- most diluted
focuses on the amount of water added rather than overall quality
- wateriest
informal; suggests the drink is unpleasantly thin
- strongest
having the most concentrated flavour or highest alcohol content
文法句型
the weakest + noun (drink/tea/coffee)
用法筆記
Common with drinks where strength is measurable by taste, caffeine content, or alcohol content. Liqueurs, spirits, and wine are more commonly described as 'light' or 'mild' than 'weakest'.
5. superlative of weak: a technical term describing a substance that ionises to the
解離度最低
化學中解離度最低的
superlative of weak: a technical term describing a substance that ionises to the smallest degree in a solution, releasing the fewest hydrogen or hydroxide ions among the items being compared.
In the lab experiment, acetic acid was the weakest acid of the three samples the students tested.
在實驗課上，醋酸是學生測試的三種樣品中解離度最低的。
technical use: weakest acid
The chemistry textbook explained that the weakest base in the table barely changed the colour of the pH paper.
化學課本解釋說，表格中解離度最低的鹼幾乎沒有改變 pH 試紙的顏色。
Sahil carefully recorded which solution was the weakest by measuring how many ions formed in the water.
Sahil 仔細記錄哪一種溶液解離度最低，方法是測量水中有多少離子形成。
Among the household acids tested, vinegar was the weakest, with a pH closer to seven than lemon juice.
在測試的家用酸中，醋的解離度最低，pH 值比檸檬汁更接近七。
- least ionising
describes the chemical property directly; more precise but less common
- most dilute in ions
describes the resulting ion concentration rather than the substance itself
- strongest
ionising most completely in solution
文法句型
the weakest + noun (acid/base/solution)
用法筆記
This sense is a technical chemistry term. Learners at B2 or below are more likely to encounter 'weak' (not 'weakest') in this context. The superlative appears in laboratory comparisons.
6. superlative of weak: having the least ability, the lowest level of skill, or the
最差勁
能力或品質最不足的
superlative of weak: having the least ability, the lowest level of skill, or the poorest quality in a particular area when compared with others.
Mathematics was always Kemi's weakest subject at school, but she worked hard and improved her grades.
數學一直是 Kemi 最差勁的科目，但她努力學習，最終提升了成績。
possessive + weakest + noun
The scout leader said their team's weakest area was map reading, so they practised navigating through the woods.
童軍團長說團隊最差勁的是看地圖的能力，於是他們在森林裡練習辨別方位。
Among all the job applicants, Lan's portfolio was the weakest because it lacked any experience with design software.
在所有求職者中，Lan 的作品集最差勁，因為完全沒有設計軟體的經驗。
The coach identified the weakest part of the team's defence and ran extra drills all week to fix it.
教練找出球隊防守最差勁的地方，花了一整個星期進行額外訓練。
- poorest
more general; can apply to quality of work as well as ability
- least proficient
more formal; suggests a lack of developed skill
- feeblest
can be used metaphorically for effort or performance; somewhat literary
- strongest
having the greatest ability or highest quality in a given area
文法句型
the weakest + noun (area/subject/ability)
possessive + weakest + noun
用法筆記
Subject is often a skill, subject, area, or part of something larger. Can be used with a possessive to indicate whose ability is being evaluated ('his weakest skill').
常見錯誤
7. superlative of weak: describing a chin or jaw that is the smallest, least promin
最不明顯
下巴最小且最不突出的
superlative of weak: describing a chin or jaw that is the smallest, least prominent, or receding furthest when compared to others; often used in discussions of facial structure.
The third portrait in the gallery showed a man with the weakest chin, barely visible beneath his lower lip.
畫廊裡的第三幅肖像畫中，一個男子的下巴最不明顯，幾乎看不見。
The sculptor said the bust's weakest feature was the chin, which looked too small for the rest of the face.
雕塑家說那座半身像最不明顯的特徵是下巴，跟整張臉比起來顯得太小。
possessive + weakest + noun
When the twins were born, the doctor pointed out that the smaller baby had the weaker jawline of the two.
雙胞胎出生時，醫生指出兩個人當中，體型較小的嬰兒下巴比較不突出。
The patient's weak chin became weaker after the injury, making it the weakest feature on his face.
病人的下巴受傷後變得更不明顯，成為臉上最不突出的特徵。
- most receding
more precise; describes the specific direction of the chin's shape
- least prominent
neutral term; describes visibility rather than shape quality
- strongest
most prominent or well-defined chin or jawline
- most prominent
sticking out the most from the face
文法句型
the weakest + noun (chin/jawline)
用法筆記
Used in anatomy, cosmetology, and art contexts. Often paired with 'chin', 'jaw', or 'jawline'. Can be considered sensitive when applied to a person's appearance.
8. superlative of weak: having the lowest level of intensity, strength, or percepti
最微弱
強度或清晰度最低的
superlative of weak: having the lowest level of intensity, strength, or perceptibility; the faintest or most barely detectable among a set of signals, lights, sounds, or other measurable phenomena.
The radio station stopped broadcasting, so we picked up only the weakest signal from a distant tower.
電台停止播放了，所以我們只能收到遠方一座發射塔最微弱的訊號。
In the cave, the flashlight beam grew so dim that it became the weakest light the team had ever used.
在山洞裡，手電筒光線越來越暗，變成團隊用過最微弱的光源。
superlative as noun modifier
The microphone caught the weakest whisper from the back of the room, surprising everyone in the audience.
麥克風捕捉到教室最後方最微弱的低語聲，令全場觀眾驚訝不已。
During tests, the handheld beacon sent the weakest signal, and it could not be detected beyond a kilometre.
在測試中，手持緊急發報器發出的訊號最微弱，一公里以外就偵測不到了。
文法句型
the weakest + noun (signal/light/voice/sound)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a measurable phenomenon: signal, light, voice, whisper, sound, current, or pulse. Not used for emotions or feelings in this sense.