Infirm



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 虚弱的
• ［英］ adj. 虚弱的 ( physically weak)
• ［类］ 反义词: hale ( 强壮的)
• ［记］ in ( 不) +firm ( 坚定) -> 不坚定的
• ［同］ 派生词: infirmity n. ( 虚弱feebleness; weakness)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin infirmus, from in- + firmus firm
• Date: 14th century
• 1. of poor or deteriorated vitality; especially feeble from age
• 2. weak of mind, will, or character ; irresolute, vacillating
• 3. not solid or stable ; insecure
• Synonyms: see weak
• ? infirmly adverb

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