emasculate
UK/i'mæskjuleit/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To castrate a male; to weaken or deprive of strength, force, or effectiveness.
阉割；使软弱无力，削弱
adj.
Deprived of strength or masculine vigor; weakened.
被阉割的；软弱无力的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeout of, former
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masculroot
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ateto make, having
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The defeat seemed to emasculate his confidence completely.