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weaken (A2)

カタカナ: ウィーケン

IPA: /ˈwiːkən/

To make or become less strong, firm, or effective.

意味: 力や勢い、あるいは効果を減らす、または減ること。

The medicine should weaken the virus without harming the patient. — その薬は患者を傷つけることなく、ウイルスを弱めるはずだ。
His resolve began to weaken after days of interrogation. — 何日もの尋問の後、彼の決意は揺らぎ始めた。
The constant criticism seemed to weaken her confidence. — 絶え間ない批判が彼女の自信を弱めているようだった。

Japanese translations of Weaken:

weaken something (collocation): To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something. — "The economic sanctions were designed to weaken the country's financial power."
weaken by (prepositional phrase): To become less strong due to a specific cause. — "His argument was weakened by the lack of evidence."
weaken to (prepositional phrase): To become less strong and start to give in or fail. — "The dam began to weaken to the immense pressure of the floodwaters."