音标:[ˈfi:blə(r)] ;
a. 虚弱的( feeble的比较级 ); 无效的; 缺乏决心的; 无力的
s. pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
s. lacking strength or vigor
s. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

feeble的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. The bishop said it with a feeble voice as he woke.主教醒过来,用虚弱的声音说出。
  2. Feeble and uncertain securities were thrown upon the market.虚弱的或者没有把握的证券都向市场抛售了。
  3. Tighter credit conditions are sapping already feeble demand.紧缩的信贷让本就无力的需求更加乏力。
  4. He bleated out a feeble excuse.他以微弱的声音作无力的辩解。

常见句型

用作形容词(adj.)
用作定语~+ n.
  1. She replied in but a feeble voice.她仅能以微弱的声音回答。
  2. It's a feeble excuse.这是一个软弱无力的借口。
  3. This is a feeble argument.这是一场无益的争执。
用作表语S+be+~
  1. An old or sick person is often feeble.老人或病人往往很虚弱。

词汇搭配

用作形容词 (adj.)
~+名词
  • feeble joke乏味的笑话
  • feeble personality软弱的个性
  • feeble suggestion无效的建议
  • feeble excuses不能让人信服的借口
  • feeble voice微弱的声音

经典引文

  • He was still in shocking pain and entirely feeble.

    出自:G. M. Fraser
  • The illness feebled him.

    出自:A. E. Coppard
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