英语词汇“vulnerable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1. adjective

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

Old people are often particularly vulnerable members of our society.

vulnerability (vʌlnərəbɪlɪti)Word forms: plural vulnerabilities variable noun

David accepts his own vulnerability.

2. adjective

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

People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes. [+ to]

Plants that are growing vigorously are less likely to be vulnerable to disease.

vulnerability uncountable noun

Taking long-term courses of certain medicines may increase vulnerability to infection. [+ to]

3. adjective

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

Their tanks would be vulnerable to attack from the air. [+ to]

...a table showing which cars are most vulnerable to theft.

The financial sector could be vulnerable in a prolonged economic slump.

Synonyms: exposed, open, unprotected, defenceless More Synonyms of vulnerable

vulnerability uncountable noun

...anxieties about the country's vulnerability to invasion. [+ to]

More Synonyms of vulnerable

单词	vulnerable
释义	Trends of vulnerable View usage for: vulnerable (vʌlnərəbəl) 1. adjective Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally. Old people are often particularly vulnerable members of our society. vulnerability (vʌlnərəbɪlɪti)Word forms: plural vulnerabilities variable noun David accepts his own vulnerability. 2. adjective If a person, animal, or plant is vulnerable to a disease, they are more likely to get it than other people, animals, or plants. People with high blood pressure are especially vulnerable to diabetes. [+ to] Plants that are growing vigorously are less likely to be vulnerable to disease. vulnerability uncountable noun Taking long-term courses of certain medicines may increase vulnerability to infection. [+ to] 3. adjective Something that is vulnerable can be easily harmed or affected by something bad. Their tanks would be vulnerable to attack from the air. [+ to] ...a table showing which cars are most vulnerable to theft. The financial sector could be vulnerable in a prolonged economic slump. Synonyms: exposed, open, unprotected, defenceless More Synonyms of vulnerable vulnerability uncountable noun ...anxieties about the country's vulnerability to invasion. [+ to] More Synonyms of vulnerable vulnerable in British English (ˈvʌlnərəbəl) adjective 1. capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt 2. open to temptation, persuasion, censure, etc 3. liable or exposed to disease, disaster, etc 4. military liable or exposed to attack 5. bridge (of a side who have won one game towards rubber) subject to increased bonuses or penalties Derived forms vulnerability (ˌvulneraˈbility) or vulnerableness (ˈvulnerableness) noun vulnerably (ˈvulnerably) adverb Word origin C17: from Late Latin vulnerābilis, from Latin vulnerāre to wound, from vulnus a wound vulnerable in American English (ˈvʌlnərəbəl) adjective 1. that can be wounded or physically injured 2. a. open to criticism or attack a vulnerable reputation b. easily hurt, as by adverse criticism; sensitive c. affected by a specified influence, temptation, etc. vulnerable to political pressure 3. open to attack by armed forces 4. Bridge liable to increased penalties and entitled to increased bonuses said of a team which has won one game Derived forms vulnerability (ˌvulneraˈbility) noun vulnerably (ˈvulnerably) adverb Word origin LL vulnerabilis, wounding, likely to injure (also, in pass. sense, vulnerable) < L vulnerare, to wound < vulnus (gen. vulneris), a wound < IE base wel- > L vellere: see revulsion Examples of 'vulnerable' in a sentence vulnerable All of this leaves them vulnerable to attack. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Camps holding a mixture of nationalities were especially vulnerable to abuse. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There are times when it would be emotionally healthy to make yourself vulnerable and let people in. The Sun (2016) If neither side were vulnerable, the green light would be flashing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's also daunting and it makes you feel quite exposed and vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Some youngsters are very vulnerable, especially if they have asthma. The Sun (2016) With two centre-halves you're vulnerable down the sides. The Sun (2017) Smaller companies tend to be more vulnerable to attacks because they often do not have in-house IT departments managing cybersecurity. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The ludicrous aspect of the organisation makes it particularly vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This is especially important for vulnerable older people. The Sun (2013) If they have a footprint in this country they are vulnerable to the law. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This is especially true of the most vulnerable people. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They attacked them when they were exposed and vulnerable. Christianity Today (2000) The bank highlighted four companies that look particularly vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Pilot studies are especially vulnerable to being shelved. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Yet the thought of being emotionally vulnerable had him gripped with fear. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They should be caring about the vulnerable people using the machines. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The one exit we do have out is vulnerable to attack at any moment. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Mars helps you to voice your feelings and show your vulnerable side - a ring may be the result. The Sun (2014) He looked vulnerable and the air was thick with talk of a snap election which Labour seemed destined to win. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I didn't feel exposed or vulnerable. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It's ideal for vulnerable, exposed areas of skin. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In short, without air superiority mobile forces may be extremely vulnerable and air superiority can probably be guaranteed for only comparatively short periods of time. McInnes, Colin NATO's Changing Strategic Agenda (1990) Word lists with vulnerable terms used in bridge In other languages vulnerable British English: vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ ADJECTIVE If someone or something is vulnerable* to something, they have some weakness or disadvantage which makes them more likely to be harmed or affected by that thing. Old people are particularly vulnerable members of our society. American English: vulnerable Arabic: عُرْضَةٌ ل Brazilian Portuguese: vulnerável Chinese: 易受伤害的 Croatian: ranjiv Czech: zranitelný Danish: sårbar Dutch: kwetsbaar European Spanish: vulnerable Finnish: haavoittuvainen French: vulnérable German: verwundbar Greek: ευάλωτος Italian: vulnerabile Japanese: 傷つきやすい Korean: 취약한 Norwegian: sårbar Polish: bezbronny European Portuguese: vulnerável Romanian: vulnerabil Russian: ранимый Latin American Spanish: vulnerable Swedish: sårbar Thai: ซึ่งบาดเจ็บได้ง่าย อ่อนแอ Turkish: savunmasız Ukrainian: вразливий Vietnamese: dễ bị tổn thương Chinese translation of 'vulnerable' vulnerable (ˈvʌlnərəbl) adj [person] 易受伤(傷)的 (yì shòushāng de) [position, target] 脆弱的 (cuìruò de) to be vulnerable to sth 易受某物伤(傷)害 (yì shòu mǒuwù shānghài) 1 (adjective) in the sense of susceptible Definition able to be physically or emotionally hurt criminals who prey on the more vulnerable members of our society Synonyms susceptible Walking with weights makes the shoulders susceptible to injury. helpless The children were left helpless. unprotected defenceless exposed weak The trade unions are in a very weak position. sensitive My eyes are overly sensitive to bright light. tender He had become attracted to the game at the tender age of seven. unguarded The U-boat entered in through a narrow unguarded eastern entrance. thin-skinned He is too thin-skinned to survive the presidential campaign. Opposites immune , insensitive , impervious , thick-skinned 2 (adjective) in the sense of exposed Definition exposed to attack Their tanks would be vulnerable to attack from the air. Synonyms exposed The troops are exposed to attack by the enemy. open They left themselves open to accusations of double standards. unprotected exposure of unprotected skin to the sun defenceless a leader who would leave the country isolated and defenceless accessible wide open The virus leaves the body wide open to infection. open to attack assailable Opposites guarded , unassailable , well-protected , invulnerable Additional synonyms in the sense of accessible Synonyms open, subject, exposed, vulnerable, liable, susceptible, wide-open in the sense of defenceless a leader who would leave the country isolated and defenceless Synonyms helpless, exposed, vulnerable, naked, endangered, powerless, wide open, unarmed, unprotected, unguarded in the sense of helpless Definition unable to manage independently The children were left helpless. Synonyms vulnerable, exposed, unprotected, defenceless, abandoned, dependent, stranded, wide open, forlorn, destitute Synonyms of 'vulnerable' vulnerable Explore 'vulnerable' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of open Definition unprotected They left themselves open to accusations of double standards. Synonyms susceptible, subject, exposed, vulnerable, in danger, disposed, liable, wide open, unprotected, at the mercy of, left open, laid bare, an easy target for, undefended, laid open, defenceless against, unfortified, opN in the sense of sensitive Definition responsive to external stimuli or impressions My eyes are overly sensitive to bright light. Synonyms susceptible, vulnerable, responsive, reactive, sensitized, easily affected in the sense of tender Definition vulnerable or sensitive He had become attracted to the game at the tender age of seven. Synonyms vulnerable, young, sensitive, new, green, raw, youthful, inexperienced, immature, callow, impressionable, unripe, wet behind the ears (informal) in the sense of thin-skinned Definition sensitive to criticism or hints He is too thin-skinned to survive the presidential campaign. Synonyms sensitive, vulnerable, easily hurt, touchy, soft, tender, susceptible, chippy (informal), hypersensitive, quick to take offence in the sense of unguarded Definition unprotected The U-boat entered in through a narrow unguarded eastern entrance. Synonyms unprotected, vulnerable, defenceless, undefended, open to attack, unpatrolled in the sense of unprotected Definition not defended or protected from harm Synonyms vulnerable, helpless, defenceless, unarmed, unguarded, undefended, open to attack, pregnable in the sense of unprotected Definition not defended or protected from harm exposure of unprotected skin to the sun Synonyms exposed, naked, unshielded, open, unsheltered in the sense of weak Definition lacking in importance, influence, or strength The trade unions are in a very weak position. Synonyms unsafe, exposed, vulnerable, helpless, wide open, unprotected, untenable, defenceless, unguarded in the sense of wide open Definition exposed or vulnerable The virus leaves the body wide open to infection. Synonyms unprotected, open, exposed, vulnerable, at risk, in danger, susceptible, defenceless, in peril
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