削弱 (xuē ruò) — to weaken, to impair
Definition
削弱 (xuēruò) means to weaken or impair something's strength, power, or influence. Distinct from 减弱 (often of natural forces fading on their own) and 削减 (cutting quantities like budgets or staff).
verb
to weakento impair
Examples
- 削弱。Jīng jì wēi jī xuē ruò le gāi guó de shí lì.The economic crisis weakened the country's strength.
- 削弱。Cháng qī quē fá duàn liàn huì xuē ruò nǐ de tǐ lì.Long-term lack of exercise will impair your physical strength.
- 削弱。Yáo yán xuē ruò le tā zài gōng zhòng zhōng de xìn rèn dù.Rumors weakened his credibility with the public.
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