Definition of feebly

feeblyadverb

yếu đuối

/ˈfiːbli//ˈfiːbli/

"Feebly" traces its roots back to the Old English word "fægel", meaning "weak" or "feeble". This word evolved into "feble" in Middle English, and later "feeble" in Modern English. The word "feebly" is simply the adverbial form of "feeble," meaning "in a weak or feeble manner." The evolution of "feebly" highlights the changing nature of the English language, with words adapting and transforming over time to express nuances of meaning.

Summary
typephó từ
meaningyếu ớt, yếu đuối
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in a way that shows somebody is very weak

theo cách cho thấy ai đó rất yếu đuối

Example:
  • He shook his head feebly.

    Anh lắc đầu yếu ớt.

in a way that is not effective; in a way that lacks effort or energy

theo cách không hiệu quả; theo cách thiếu nỗ lực hoặc năng lượng

Example:
  • He protested feebly, but was ignored.

    Anh yếu ớt phản đối nhưng bị phớt lờ.

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