effete
🇺🇸
/ɪˈfiːt/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈfiːt/
Lacking vigor or vitality, often seen as pretentious or overly refined.
The critics dismissed the novel as the work of an effete intellectual.
评论家们认为这部小说是出自一个颓废的知识分子之手。
Having lost strength or power, often due to aging or decline.
The once-great empire had become effete and incapable of defending itself.
曾经辉煌的帝国变得颓废,无法自卫。
Showing a lack of masculinity or strength, often perceived as overly delicate or weak.
The boxer was criticized for his effete style, which didn't impress the audience.
这位拳击手因其颓废的风格而受到批评,这并没有打动观众。