"effete" 怎么发音

word

US

ɛˈfit

ih-FEET

UK

ˈɛfiːt

EF-eet

释义

Describes someone or something that has become weak, powerless, or lacking energy, often after once being strong. It can also mean overly refined and lacking vitality.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ɛˈfit

英式英语

ˈɛfiːt

简化发音

美式

ih-FEET

英式

EF-eet

语境中听

The once-powerful empire became effete and weak.

Some critics call modern art too effete.

His leadership grew effete over time.

People often mock politicians for having effete ideas that lack real effect.