减弱
To become weaker or less intense; to reduce the strength or power of something.
Examples
3 of 5台风的力量正在减弱。
The power of the typhoon is weakening.
药物的作用在几小时后开始减弱。
The effect of the medicine began to diminish after a few hours.
经济增长的势头有所减弱。
The momentum of economic growth has weakened somewhat.
Word Family
Memory Tip
‘减’ (subtract) + ‘弱’ (weak) = to subtract strength.
Quick Quiz
由于缺乏投资,该项目的吸引力正在___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 减弱
Examples
台风的力量正在减弱。
everydayThe power of the typhoon is weakening.
药物的作用在几小时后开始减弱。
academicThe effect of the medicine began to diminish after a few hours.
经济增长的势头有所减弱。
businessThe momentum of economic growth has weakened somewhat.
噪音被厚墙减弱了。
formalThe noise was muffled by the thick walls.
雨势减弱了,我们可以走了。
informalThe rain has eased off; we can go now.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
光线减弱
fading light
意志减弱
weakening will
功能减弱
functional decline
Often Confused With
减少 refers to quantity (fewer), while 减弱 refers to intensity or strength (weaker).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS Academic Task 1 to describe trends in data or scientific phenomena.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 减弱 when you mean a numerical drop; use 减少 instead.
Memory Tip
‘减’ (subtract) + ‘弱’ (weak) = to subtract strength.
Word Origin
From 'jiǎn' (decrease) and 'ruò' (weak).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
由于缺乏投资,该项目的吸引力正在___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 减弱
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