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faint

UK/feint/US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To suddenly lose consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain.

昏倒,晕厥

n.

A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness; a swoon.

昏厥,晕倒

adj.

Barely perceptible; weak or dim; feeling dizzy and close to losing consciousness.

微弱的,模糊的;快要昏倒的

Root Breakdown

Native English
faintother
=faint

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt faint after standing in the hot sun for too long.

  • 2.

    The faint smell of flowers filled the room.

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