weak、feeble、fragile、frail的区别
weak
最通用的词,指缺乏力量、能力或强度
feeble
指极度虚弱,常带有怜悯或轻蔑的意味
fragile
指易碎的、易损坏的,需要小心处理
frail
指体质虚弱,尤指因年老或生病
健康状况
物品描述
Word | 强度程度 | 适用对象 | 情感色彩 |
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weak | 一般性弱 | 人、物、抽象概念 | 中性 |
feeble | 极度弱 | 人、尝试、借口 | 常含负面 |
fragile | 易受损 | 物品、关系 | 中性/警示 |
frail | 体质弱 | 人(尤指老人) | 同情 |
❌ The feeble glass broke easily.
✅ The fragile glass broke easily.(易碎物品用fragile)
❌ He gave a fragile excuse for being late.
✅ He gave a feeble excuse for being late.(无力借口用feeble)
选择最合适的词:The ___ old woman walked with a cane.
A. weak
B. feeble
C. frail
D. fragile
哪个词最适合描述'需要小心轻放的贵重物品'?
A. weak
B. feeble
C. fragile
D. frail
填空:After the surgery, his ___ handshake showed his condition.
A. weak
B. feeble
C. fragile
D. frail
Extended Words
- delicate(精致的/脆弱的)
- flimsy(不结实的)
- vulnerable(脆弱的)
- infirm(体弱的)
Special Casesweak link: 薄弱环节
feeble-minded: 意志薄弱的
frailty of human nature: 人性的脆弱