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infirm

UK/in'fә:m/US
GREB1

Definitions

adj.

Physically weak or ill, especially due to age; lacking strength of will or purpose.

体弱的,虚弱的;意志薄弱的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
firmroot
=infirm

Common Collocations

  • 1.infirm elderly年迈体弱
  • 2.infirm of purpose目标坚定
  • 3.[infirm] will[意志]薄弱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The infirm elderly patient required constant care and medical supervision.

  • 2.

    His infirm will and weak character led him to make poor decisions.

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