effete

英 [ɪ'fiːt] 美 [ɪ'fit]

词性

形容词

基本解释

adj.(动植物等)生产力已枯竭的,衰老的,疲惫的,衰微的

网络释义

虚弱的;衰弱的;软弱无力的。

例证


1. The aristocracy was criticized for its effete and decadent lifestyle.
贵族阶级因其虚弱颓废的生活方式而受到批评。
2. The empire was on the verge of collapse due to its effete leadership.
由于软弱无力的领导,帝国濒临崩溃的边缘。

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