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

Example Sentences

Adjective We heard a faint noise. the faint glow of a distant light There was a faint smile on her lips. There's just a faint chance that the weather will improve by tomorrow. a faint reminder of their former greatness I'd better lie down; I feel faint. She felt faint from hunger. Verb He always faints at the sight of blood. She almost fainted from the pain. She suffers from fainting spells. Noun shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The season will start with some faint glimmer of competence; maybe a record of 5-3.

Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 The faint after-smells—much like the lingering presence of a downpour—were important to her.

André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Signs of heat exhaustion can include cool or moist skin with goosebumps, heavy sweating, feeling faint or tired, an unusual heart rate, muscle cramps, a headache or nausea.

Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 There was faint applause as Natisha Hiedeman drove for the easy layup as time ran out.

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 All conversations with the Voyagers are faint, intermittent and slow.

Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 As with all things Pagani, Gibellini’s camera is neither for the mass consumers nor the financially faint of heart.

Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 His pulse had become faint by the time he was put in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital.

Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 That aligns with other signs that the historically strong job market is offering faint signs of easing as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to tamp down inflation running near a four-decade high.

Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022

Verb

Light in body yet full in flavor, the mid-palate’s sweet rice and lemon spritz gives way to faint herbal hops at the finish.

Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 In the heightened climate crisis imagined in this novel, birds drop en masse from the sky and heat waves cause baseball players to faint mid-game.

The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 That year, at least five guards reportedly appeared to faint — lying face down in the pink gravel of Horse Guards Parade as temperatures hit 80 degrees.

Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 The play delivered an all-time Cavs bench reaction, with Darius Garland jumping into the arms of Isaac Okoro, and Okoro pretending to faint.

Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022 When combined with even a small amount of alcohol, Addyi causes users to faint from low blood pressure, while 40 percent of Vyleesi users experience nausea.

Lux Alptraum, Wired, 10 Feb. 2022 The massive amount of blood on the ice caused several spectators to faint.

Dom Amore, courant.com, 11 Jan. 2022 Known for their strict rules and protocols, guardsmen are even expected to faint in a certain way.

Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 29 Dec. 2021 At which point any secret Cartesians in the cinema will faint with unbearable delight and have to be revived with a splash of Mountain Dew.

Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021

Noun

Being a queen is a grown woman’s job, and not for the faint of heart.

Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While lacquered walls aren’t for the faint of heart, their glossy finish really packs a punch.

Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 Once again, though, be warned: This series is not for the faint of heart.

Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Sep. 2022 Her new gig is not for the faint of heart; many a talented celebrity has tried to make it as a talk show host, only to face cancellation after just one season.

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Obviously, this experience is not for the faint of heart, and due to the intensity of the haunt, it is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16.

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Much like The Exorcist, Audition has become a film of legend, that is not for the faint of heart.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Restaurant-hopping with a baby in tow is not for the faint of heart, but restaurant workers like Max took care of me.

Alyssa Shelasky, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Come hungry, as these portions and dishes are not for the faint of heart.

Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English feint, faynt "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit or courage, listless, wearied, feeble, pale," borrowed from Anglo-French, "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit, weak," from present participle of feindre, faindre "to make, fabricate, pretend, dissemble, lose heart, fade" — more at feign

Verb

Middle English feinten, faynten "to pretend, lack spirit, become enfeebled, grow weak, fade," verbal derivative of feint, faynt "deceiving, lacking in spirit, wearied" — more at faint entry 1

Noun

noun derivative of faint entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined above

单词	faint
释义	faint 1 of 3 adjective ˈfānt fainter; faintest 1 a : hardly perceptible : dim faint handwriting b : vague sense 2a haven't the faintest idea 2 : weak, dizzy, and likely to faint sick and faint from the pain Jack London 3 : lacking courage and spirit : cowardly faint of heart 4 : lacking strength or vigor : performed, offered, or accomplished weakly or languidly faint praise a faint smile on her lips 5 : producing a sensation of faintness : oppressive the faint atmosphere of a tropical port faintish ˈfān-tish adjective faintishness noun faintly adverb faintness noun faint 2 of 3 verb fainted; fainting; faints intransitive verb 1 : to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain 2 archaic : to lose courage or spirit 3 archaic : to become weak faint 3 of 3 noun : the physiological action of fainting also : the resulting condition : syncope sense 1 Synonyms Adjective blear bleary blurry dim foggy fuzzy gauzy hazy indefinite indistinct indistinguishable misty murky nebulous obscure opaque pale shadowy unclear undefined undetermined vague Verb black out conk (out) keel (over) pass out swoon Noun blackout insensibility knockout swim swoon syncope See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective We heard a faint noise. the faint glow of a distant light There was a faint smile on her lips. There's just a faint chance that the weather will improve by tomorrow. a faint reminder of their former greatness I'd better lie down; I feel faint. She felt faint from hunger. Verb He always faints at the sight of blood. She almost fainted from the pain. She suffers from fainting spells. Noun shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The season will start with some faint glimmer of competence; maybe a record of 5-3. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 The faint after-smells—much like the lingering presence of a downpour—were important to her. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Signs of heat exhaustion can include cool or moist skin with goosebumps, heavy sweating, feeling faint or tired, an unusual heart rate, muscle cramps, a headache or nausea. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 There was faint applause as Natisha Hiedeman drove for the easy layup as time ran out. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 All conversations with the Voyagers are faint, intermittent and slow. Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 As with all things Pagani, Gibellini’s camera is neither for the mass consumers nor the financially faint of heart. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 His pulse had become faint by the time he was put in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 That aligns with other signs that the historically strong job market is offering faint signs of easing as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to tamp down inflation running near a four-decade high. Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Verb Light in body yet full in flavor, the mid-palate’s sweet rice and lemon spritz gives way to faint herbal hops at the finish. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 In the heightened climate crisis imagined in this novel, birds drop en masse from the sky and heat waves cause baseball players to faint mid-game. The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 That year, at least five guards reportedly appeared to faint — lying face down in the pink gravel of Horse Guards Parade as temperatures hit 80 degrees. Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 The play delivered an all-time Cavs bench reaction, with Darius Garland jumping into the arms of Isaac Okoro, and Okoro pretending to faint. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022 When combined with even a small amount of alcohol, Addyi causes users to faint from low blood pressure, while 40 percent of Vyleesi users experience nausea. Lux Alptraum, Wired, 10 Feb. 2022 The massive amount of blood on the ice caused several spectators to faint. Dom Amore, courant.com, 11 Jan. 2022 Known for their strict rules and protocols, guardsmen are even expected to faint in a certain way. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 29 Dec. 2021 At which point any secret Cartesians in the cinema will faint with unbearable delight and have to be revived with a splash of Mountain Dew. Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021 Noun Being a queen is a grown woman’s job, and not for the faint of heart. Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While lacquered walls aren’t for the faint of heart, their glossy finish really packs a punch. Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 Once again, though, be warned: This series is not for the faint of heart. Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Sep. 2022 Her new gig is not for the faint of heart; many a talented celebrity has tried to make it as a talk show host, only to face cancellation after just one season. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Obviously, this experience is not for the faint of heart, and due to the intensity of the haunt, it is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Much like The Exorcist, Audition has become a film of legend, that is not for the faint of heart. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Restaurant-hopping with a baby in tow is not for the faint of heart, but restaurant workers like Max took care of me. Alyssa Shelasky, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Come hungry, as these portions and dishes are not for the faint of heart. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English feint, faynt "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit or courage, listless, wearied, feeble, pale," borrowed from Anglo-French, "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit, weak," from present participle of feindre, faindre "to make, fabricate, pretend, dissemble, lose heart, fade" — more at feign Verb Middle English feinten, faynten "to pretend, lack spirit, become enfeebled, grow weak, fade," verbal derivative of feint, faynt "deceiving, lacking in spirit, wearied" — more at faint entry 1 Noun noun derivative of faint entry 2 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1792, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing faint dead faint faint of heart damn with faint praise not for the faint of heart dead faint faint of heart damn with faint praise not for the faint of heart Kids Definition faint 1 of 3 adjective ˈfānt fainter; faintest 1 : not clear or plain : dim faint handwriting 2 : weak or dizzy and likely to collapse I feel faint. 3 : lacking strength a faint attempt a faint breeze faint 2 of 3 verb fainted; fainting : to suddenly lose consciousness faint 3 of 3 noun : an act or condition of suddenly losing consciousness Medical Definition faint 1 of 3 adjective ˈfānt : weak, dizzy, and likely to faint faint 2 of 3 intransitive verb : to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain faint 3 of 3 noun : the physiological action of fainting also : the resulting condition : syncope faint 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in vague not seen or understood clearly after wandering in the woods for hours, we had only a faint idea of where we were Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance vague hazy pale indistinct dark blurry fuzzy dim unclear obscure misty shadowy foggy indistinguishable nebulous bleary murky undefined blear opaque undetermined indefinite gauzy dusky invisible gloomy mysterious inappreciable indiscernible impalpable intangible indecipherable inexplicable incomprehensible puzzling hieroglyphic hieroglyphical obfuscatory Antonyms & Near Antonyms clear definite obvious distinct bright evident strong plain certain sure pellucid firm See More 2 as in weak lacking bodily strength I was starting to feel a little faint after going so long without food Synonyms & Similar Words weak feeble weakened slight frail soft softened wimpy tired unsubstantial exhausted low disabled debilitated enfeebled infirm languid delicate weary tender vulnerable paralyzed sapped asthenic wimpish prostrated wasted effete prostrate enervated fragile incapacitated injured dizzy hurt unsteady invalid challenged woozy down-and-out decrepit damaged susceptible drained rocky flimsy impaired powerless groggy lame impotent flagging breakable resistless yielding broken-down harmed worn-out unsound unresistant Antonyms & Near Antonyms strong powerful mighty stout hard rugged stalwart muscular husky tough virile sinewy beefy robust lusty brawny sturdy hardy athletic fit vigorous sound hardened energetic strapping strengthened healthy capable fortified energized toughened hale competent vitalized red-blooded inured recovering able-bodied invigorated convalescing recuperating See More faint 2 of 3 noun as in daze a temporary state of unconsciousness shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint Synonyms & Similar Words daze syncope trance blackout swim swoon stupor insensibility drowsiness sleep knockout somnolence narcosis faint 3 of 3 verb as in to swoon to lose consciousness the kind of person who faints at the sight of blood Synonyms & Similar Words swoon collapse pass out black out keel (over) conk (out) break down zonk (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms revive come around come round come to
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