weaken

['wi:kən]

v. 使 ... 弱, 变弱, 弄淡

例句与用法：

Hunger and disease had weakened his constitution.

他饥饿与疾病交加，体质已削弱。

She weakened as the illness grew worse.

随着病情加重，她的身体日渐衰弱。

These internal disputes have weakened the party's power.

这些内部纠纷削弱了这个政党的力量。

Nothing can weaken his resolve to become a lawyer.

什么也动摇不了他要当律师的决心。

词形变化：

名词: weakener | 动词过去式: weakened | 动词过去分词: weakened | 动词现在分词: weakening | 动词第三人称单数: weakens |

详细释义：

vt.

1. 削弱, 减弱; 减少

We never weaken our efforts in face of difficulties.

我们在困难面前从不松劲。

2. 使变弱; 使变淡

vi.

1. 变弱; 变衰弱

His sense of duty never weakens.

他的责任感从不会减弱。

2. 变软弱; 畏缩; 动摇