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vulnerable

🇬🇧 UK/ˈvʌlnərəbl/🇺🇸 US/'vʌlnәrәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Easily harmed, attacked, or hurt physically or emotionally; open to criticism or temptation.

脆弱的;易受伤害的;易受攻击的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vulnwound, injure
+
erconnector
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
=vulnerable

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of pollution.

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