faint

feint
四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

n. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
v. pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
s. deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
s. lacking strength or vigor

中文翻译

n. 昏厥, 昏倒
a. 模糊的, 微弱的, 无力的
vi. 昏倒, 变得微弱

2
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
3,694
BNC 频率
4,117
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记忆技巧

faint 没有明显的词根词缀，但它与faintness（微弱、虚弱）相关联，可以帮助记忆其含义。

例句

1. She felt faint after running for a long time.
她跑了很久后感到头晕。
2. There was a faint smell of flowers in the air.
空气中有一丝淡淡的花香。
3. He gave a faint smile when he saw his old friend.
看到老朋友时，他微微一笑。

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