weak-kneed
[ˌwi:k'ni:d] adjective [after verb] informal disapproving
■not brave or determined enough to defend your beliefs against others 软弱的，不勇敢的；不坚定的•Instead of defending traditional values, the church frequently seems weak-kneed and irresolute.教会不但没有维护传统的价值观，反而常常表现得软弱且犹豫不决。 ■made to feel weak and likely to fall by emotion （强烈的情感作用下）感到软弱无力的，膝盖发软的•She stood dazed and weak-kneed beside the coffin.她站在棺材旁边，头晕目眩，膝盖发软。 |