新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

vulnerable

英  [ˈvʌlnərəbəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1易受伤害的

    Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.

    双语例句

    例:

    Old people are particularly vulnerable members of our society.

    老年人是社会中尤为明显的弱势群体。

    2容易患…病的

    If a person, animal, or plant is vulnerable to a disease, they are more likely to get it than other people, animals, or plants.

    近义词

    weak , prone , susceptible , exposed

    反义词

    protected , strong

    双语例句

    例:

    People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes.

    有高血压的人尤其易患糖尿病。

    3易受损害的

    Something that is vulnerable can be easily harmed or affected by something bad.

    双语例句

    例:

    Their tanks would be vulnerable to attack from the air.

    他们的坦克易受空袭。

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