weightless

IPA/ˈweɪtləs/
KK[wˈetləs]IPA/ˈweɪtləs/

weightless — 形容詞

  • weightlesspositive
  • more weightlesscomparative
  • most weightlesssuperlative

1. not being pulled down by gravity, so that a person or object can float freely in

1.形容詞B2
釋義

失重；輕飄飄

沒有重量，能在空中或水中漂浮的狀態

not being pulled down by gravity, so that a person or object can float freely in the air or in water

例句

In zero gravity, an astronaut feels completely weightless and can float freely.

在無重力狀態下，太空人感覺完全失重，可以自由飄浮。

collocation: feel weightless / completely weightless

The swimmer felt weightless as she floated on her back in the pool.

那位泳者在池中仰躺漂浮時，感覺輕飄飄的。

常見搭配
  • feel weightless
  • become weightless
  • seem weightless
  • almost weightless
  • completely weightless
  • weightless environment
  • weightless feeling
  • weightless state
  • weightless condition
同義詞
  • light

    much more common; describes low weight but not zero weight (A1–A2 word)

  • buoyant

    describes floating in liquid or air due to upward force; more technical

  • airy

    describes something that feels light and delicate, like fabric or texture; less extreme than weightless

反義詞
  • heavy

    direct opposite — having substantial weight

  • weighty

    formal; describes both physical heaviness and figurative importance

用法筆記

Frequently used in both literal contexts (space travel, water) and metaphorical contexts (emotional relief, lightness of movement). The metaphorical extension describes a feeling of freedom or lack of burden rather than actual physical weight.

常見錯誤

This bag is weightless' (when it is just not heavy).
This bag is very light.
weightless means zero or near-zero effective weight, not simply 'not heavy.'
The scientist studied weightless animals.
The scientist studied animals in a weightless environment.
the adjective describes the condition or feeling, not the animal itself as a permanent quality.

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  • feel weightless
  • become weightless
  • seem weightless
  • float weightlessly