신체적 또는 물리적인 힘을 약하게 만들거나 스스로 약해지다.
To make or become physically less strong or powerful.
예문:
"The virus continued to weaken his immune system over several weeks."
"Constant exposure to salt water will eventually weaken the metal structure."
권력, 영향력 또는 효과를 줄이거나 떨어뜨리다.
To reduce the power, influence, or effectiveness of something.
예문:
"The recent scandal has significantly weakened the prime minister's authority."
"High interest rates often weaken consumer spending power."
결심이나 확신이 줄어들거나 마음이 누그러지다.
To become less determined or certain about something; to relent.
예문:
"After hours of negotiation, his resolve finally began to weaken."
"She almost weakened and told him the secret when he started crying."
다른 물질을 섞어 액체의 농도를 낮추거나 묽게 만들다.
To make a liquid thinner or less concentrated by adding another substance.
예문:
"You can weaken the strong tea by adding a bit more hot water."
"The chemist had to weaken the acid solution before using it in the experiment."