feeble
['fi:.bl] adjective
■weak and without energy, strength or power 虚弱的；衰弱的，无力的•He was a feeble, helpless old man.他是一个虚弱无助的老人。 •The little lamp gave only a feeble light.这盏小灯只发出一点微弱的光。 •Opposition to the plan was rather feeble.对这个计划的反对声音相当微弱。 ■not effective or good 无效的；不佳的•a feeble joke/excuse干巴巴的笑话／站不住脚的借口 |