"weaken" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 削弱
• 变弱

Definition

使某事或某人变得不那么强大、不那么有效，或不那么有力量。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于抽象概念（如 'weaken an argument', 'weaken someone's resolve'）和体力（'weaken muscles'）。可作及物或不及物动词，语气较正式，口语中可用 'wear down', 'sap' 代替。

Examples

Cold weather can weaken your immune system.

寒冷的天气会**削弱**你的免疫系统。

Over time, rust will weaken the metal.

随着时间推移，铁锈会**削弱**金属。

His voice began to weaken after hours of talking.

连续几个小时说话后，他的声音开始**变弱**。

The scandal seriously weakened her chances of winning the election.

这场丑闻**严重削弱了**她赢得选举的机会。

Stress can weaken your focus and make it hard to concentrate.

压力可能**削弱**你的专注力，让你难以集中注意力。

If you keep avoiding practice, your skills will weaken over time.

如果你一直不练习，技能会**逐渐变弱**。