faint
/fent/
(过去式: fainted; 过去完成式: fainted; 现在进行式: fainting)
v.i.
To lose consciousness. 失去知觉；晕倒。
- He fainted when he heard the news of his wife's accident. 当他听到他太太发生意外时，他昏倒了。
To lose hope and vigor. 灰心；气馁。
To grow dim. 失去光采。
To become weak. 衰弱；消失。
n.
A swoon. 晕倒。
短语:
in [go into] a dead faint 昏厥；不省人事。
(比较级: fainter; 最高级: faintest)
adj.
About to swoon. 快要晕倒的。
Feeble; inadequate. 垂头丧气的；忧闷的。
Not bright or vivid in color; not loud or clear. 颜色暗淡的；微弱的；模糊的。
短语:
Faint heart never won fair lady. 【谚】胆怯者永远得不到美人的芳心；果敢能成事。
习语:
faint-ruled 淡格子（的信笺）。
cf.
不要混淆 faint 和 feint. Faint 意思是短暂地失去知觉，也有微弱、胆怯的意思：
- She fainted from the heat. 她热得昏过去了。
Feint 是作假拳或假击以转移其注意力（声东击西）：
- The feint on the army's left flank was followed by a frontal attack. 先佯攻军队的左翼，紧接的是一个正面攻击。
衍生词:
n. faintness. adv. faintly. adj. fainthearted.
同义词:
indistinct, pate, vague.
faint
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
faint¹
/feɪnt/
adj.
1. (weak, not pronounced) 不清楚的；不明亮的；不响亮的；微弱的；不明显的
- Her voice was very faint. 她的声音很微弱。
- Marcus peered at me in the faint light that came from the television screen. 马库斯在电视荧屏发出的暗淡光线下盯着我。
- There was still a faint glow coming from the stove. 炉火的余烬还有一点微光。
- the soft, faint sounds of water dripping 轻柔微弱的滴水声
to grow fainter
[sound, voice +] 变得越来越低；变得越来越微弱；变得越来越不清楚
- Their voices grew fainter. 他们的声音变得更微弱了。
2. (slight) 微小的；轻微的
- She managed a faint smile. 她勉强微微一笑。
- a faint trace of sarcasm 一丝讽刺的意味
- The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco. 房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡香味。
3. (vague) 不清楚的；不明确的；含糊的
- I have only a faint recollection of writing that. 我只能隐约地回忆起曾经那样写过。
- Ten years ago today the US Center for Disease Control published the first faint warnings of a worldwide epidemic. 十年前的今天, 美国疾病控制中心含糊其词地发出了第一份警告：一场世界范围的流行病可能会出现。
4. (unwell, light-headed) 晕眩的；虚弱无力的
to feel faint 觉得头晕
- Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint, and shortness of breath. 心绞痛的其他征兆有恶心、出汗、头晕和气短。
5. <正式> (unenthusiastic) 不尽力的；敷衍的；半心半意的
- faint praise 敷衍式称赞
6. not the faintestornot the faintest ideaornot the faintest notion 毫无概念；完全不知道；根本不懂
- I haven't the faintest idea. 我毫无概念。
- I haven't the faintest. 我根本不懂。
/feɪnt/
adj.
1. (weak, not pronounced) 不清楚的；不明亮的；不响亮的；微弱的；不明显的
- Her voice was very faint. 她的声音很微弱。
- Marcus peered at me in the faint light that came from the television screen. 马库斯在电视荧屏发出的暗淡光线下盯着我。
- There was still a faint glow coming from the stove. 炉火的余烬还有一点微光。
- the soft, faint sounds of water dripping 轻柔微弱的滴水声
to grow fainter
[sound, voice +] 变得越来越低；变得越来越微弱；变得越来越不清楚
- Their voices grew fainter. 他们的声音变得更微弱了。
2. (slight) 微小的；轻微的
- She managed a faint smile. 她勉强微微一笑。
- a faint trace of sarcasm 一丝讽刺的意味
- The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe tobacco. 房间内有烟斗烟丝的淡淡香味。
3. (vague) 不清楚的；不明确的；含糊的
- I have only a faint recollection of writing that. 我只能隐约地回忆起曾经那样写过。
- Ten years ago today the US Center for Disease Control published the first faint warnings of a worldwide epidemic. 十年前的今天, 美国疾病控制中心含糊其词地发出了第一份警告：一场世界范围的流行病可能会出现。
4. (unwell, light-headed) 晕眩的；虚弱无力的
to feel faint 觉得头晕
- Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint, and shortness of breath. 心绞痛的其他征兆有恶心、出汗、头晕和气短。
5. <正式> (unenthusiastic) 不尽力的；敷衍的；半心半意的
- faint praise 敷衍式称赞
6. not the faintestornot the faintest ideaornot the faintest notion 毫无概念；完全不知道；根本不懂
- I haven't the faintest idea. 我毫无概念。
- I haven't the faintest. 我根本不懂。
faint²
/feɪnt/
n.
晕厥；晕倒
- She slumped to the ground in a faint. 她一阵晕眩, 跌倒在地。
/feɪnt/
n.
晕厥；晕倒
- She slumped to the ground in a faint. 她一阵晕眩, 跌倒在地。
faint³
/feɪnt/
vi.
1. (pass out) 晕厥；晕倒
- All of a sudden she fainted. 突然之间她就晕倒了。
2. <古或诗> (lose hope/courage) 变弱；变衰弱；(尤指)失望, 气馁
- Faint not! 莫失望！
/feɪnt/
vi.
1. (pass out) 晕厥；晕倒
- All of a sudden she fainted. 突然之间她就晕倒了。
2. <古或诗> (lose hope/courage) 变弱；变衰弱；(尤指)失望, 气馁
- Faint not! 莫失望！
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
faint
n. 晕厥，昏倒郁冒，衰弱的
n. 晕厥，昏倒郁冒，衰弱的
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
faint
adj.（形容词） faint.er, faint.est
1. Lacking strength or vigor; feeble. 衰弱的：缺乏力气或活力的；衰弱的
2. Lacking conviction, boldness, or courage; timid. 缺乏勇气的；胆怯的
3. Lacking brightness: 黯淡的：缺乏亮度的：
- a faint light in the gloom. 阴暗里微弱的灯光
4. Lacking clarity or distinctness: 模糊的：缺乏清晰度的：
- a faint recollection. 模糊的记忆
5. Likely to fall into a faint; dizzy and weak: 昏晕似的；虚弱的：
- felt faint for a moment. 忽然晕倒了
n.（名词）
An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation.See Synonyms at blackout 昏厥：突然的、短暂的丧失知觉，通常跟正常血液循环减慢有关参见 blackout
v.intr.（不及物动词） faint.ed, faint.ing, faints
1. To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness. 昏厥：进入短暂失去知觉状态
2. Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit. 【古语】 丧失勇气或决心
adj.（形容词） faint.er, faint.est
1. Lacking strength or vigor; feeble. 衰弱的：缺乏力气或活力的；衰弱的
2. Lacking conviction, boldness, or courage; timid. 缺乏勇气的；胆怯的
3. Lacking brightness: 黯淡的：缺乏亮度的：
- a faint light in the gloom. 阴暗里微弱的灯光
4. Lacking clarity or distinctness: 模糊的：缺乏清晰度的：
- a faint recollection. 模糊的记忆
5. Likely to fall into a faint; dizzy and weak: 昏晕似的；虚弱的：
- felt faint for a moment. 忽然晕倒了
n.（名词）
An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation.See Synonyms at blackout 昏厥：突然的、短暂的丧失知觉，通常跟正常血液循环减慢有关参见 blackout
v.intr.（不及物动词） faint.ed, faint.ing, faints
1. To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness. 昏厥：进入短暂失去知觉状态
2. Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit. 【古语】 丧失勇气或决心
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
faint
adj. 微弱的，无力的；vi. 消失，昏倒
adj. 微弱的，无力的；vi. 消失，昏倒
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
faint
晕厥：同syncope
晕厥：同syncope
- 英语>简体中文, 英中医学辞海
faint
n. 衰弱的，模糊的
n. 衰弱的，模糊的
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉机械大词典
faint
vi.
晕倒, 昏倒
- The young soldier fainted in the hot sun. 那个年轻的士兵在炎炎烈日下晕了过去。
adj.
微弱的, 模糊的, 暗淡的
(体力)无力的, 虚弱的; 易失去知觉的, 昏眩的
(动作等)无力的, 似无太大效果的
- The sounds of music grew fainter in the distance. 音乐的声音在远处逐渐变得微弱了。
n.
昏倒
- He recovered from a faint. 他从昏厥中苏醒过来。
vi.
晕倒, 昏倒
- The young soldier fainted in the hot sun. 那个年轻的士兵在炎炎烈日下晕了过去。
adj.
微弱的, 模糊的, 暗淡的
(体力)无力的, 虚弱的; 易失去知觉的, 昏眩的
(动作等)无力的, 似无太大效果的
- The sounds of music grew fainter in the distance. 音乐的声音在远处逐渐变得微弱了。
n.
昏倒
- He recovered from a faint. 他从昏厥中苏醒过来。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
faint1
(adjective 形容词)
模煳的；暗淡的
a faint picture. 模煳的画。
faint colours. 暗淡的颜色。
SYNONYM 同义词:blurred, dim, faded, hazy, ill-defined,indistinct, misty, pale, pastel (pastel colours淡色彩), shadowy, unclear, vague.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲clear adjective 形容词.
微弱的
a faint smell. 微弱的气味。
SYNONYM 同义词:delicate,slight.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲strong.
低微的
a faint sound. 低微的声音。
SYNONYM 同义词:distant,hushed, low, muffled, muted, soft, subdued,thin, weak.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲clear adjective 形容词.
昏晕
to feel faint. 觉得昏晕。
SYNONYM 同义词:dizzy, exhausted,feeble, giddy, light-headed, unsteady, weak,[informal日常用语] woozy.
(adjective 形容词)
模煳的；暗淡的
a faint picture. 模煳的画。
faint colours. 暗淡的颜色。
SYNONYM 同义词:blurred, dim, faded, hazy, ill-defined,indistinct, misty, pale, pastel (pastel colours淡色彩), shadowy, unclear, vague.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲clear adjective 形容词.
微弱的
a faint smell. 微弱的气味。
SYNONYM 同义词:delicate,slight.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲strong.
低微的
a faint sound. 低微的声音。
SYNONYM 同义词:distant,hushed, low, muffled, muted, soft, subdued,thin, weak.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参閲clear adjective 形容词.
昏晕
to feel faint. 觉得昏晕。
SYNONYM 同义词:dizzy, exhausted,feeble, giddy, light-headed, unsteady, weak,[informal日常用语] woozy.
faint2
(verb 动词)
晕厥
SYNONYM 同义词:become unconscious,black out, collapse, [informal日常用语] flake out, pass out, swoon.
(verb 动词)
晕厥
SYNONYM 同义词:become unconscious,black out, collapse, [informal日常用语] flake out, pass out, swoon.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
faint1
damn sb/sth with faint praise 另见damn
damn sb/sth with faint praise 另见damn
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
faint1
adj.
虚弱的, 衰弱的
懦怯的, 软弱无力的
模糊的, 暗淡的
[只用作表语]将昏倒似的
闷人的
- faint resistance 微弱的抵抗
- a faint hope 一线希望
- a faint heart 懦夫, 胆小鬼
- a faint smell 闷人的气味
- She looks faint. 看来她象要晕倒。
- The sounds grew fainter. 声音渐弱。
- I haven't the faintest idea of what you mean. 我一点也不懂你的意思。
adj.
虚弱的, 衰弱的
懦怯的, 软弱无力的
模糊的, 暗淡的
[只用作表语]将昏倒似的
闷人的
- faint resistance 微弱的抵抗
- a faint hope 一线希望
- a faint heart 懦夫, 胆小鬼
- a faint smell 闷人的气味
- She looks faint. 看来她象要晕倒。
- The sounds grew fainter. 声音渐弱。
- I haven't the faintest idea of what you mean. 我一点也不懂你的意思。
faint2
n.
昏厥, 懦夫, 胆小鬼, 窝囊废
[pl.]劣质酒精
- She went off in a faint. 她昏过去了。
n.
昏厥, 懦夫, 胆小鬼, 窝囊废
[pl.]劣质酒精
- She went off in a faint. 她昏过去了。
faint3
vi.
晕倒, 昏过去(away)
变得没气力
变微弱; 变暗淡
- The sounds fainted away in the distance. 声音在远处渐渐消失。
vi.
晕倒, 昏过去(away)
变得没气力
变微弱; 变暗淡
- The sounds fainted away in the distance. 声音在远处渐渐消失。
faint4
vt.
[古]使昏晕
- It faints me to think what follows. 一想到即将到来的事就 使我失去勇气。
继承用法
faint-ruled
adj.
(纸张)印有淡色横格的
faintly
adv.
faintness
n.
fainty
adj.
易昏厥的; 无力的
fall into a dead faint
昏倒, 不省人事
fall in a dead faint
昏倒, 不省人事
go off in a faint
昏过去
vt.
[古]使昏晕
- It faints me to think what follows. 一想到即将到来的事就 使我失去勇气。
继承用法
faint-ruled
adj.
(纸张)印有淡色横格的
faintly
adv.
faintness
n.
fainty
adj.
易昏厥的; 无力的
fall into a dead faint
昏倒, 不省人事
fall in a dead faint
昏倒, 不省人事
go off in a faint
昏过去
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
faint
衰弱；無力；模糊
衰弱；無力；模糊
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电机工程名词
faint
衰弱的，無力的，模糊的
衰弱的，無力的，模糊的
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电力工程名词
faint
衰弱；黯淡
衰弱；黯淡
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 机械工程名词
faint
昏倒
昏倒
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 兽医学名词
faint
adj 衰弱的；軟弱無力的
【反】stentorian（adj 聲音洪亮的）
adj 衰弱的；軟弱無力的
【反】stentorian（adj 聲音洪亮的）
英语>繁体中文, GRE词汇精选
faint
/feɪnt/
(fainting, fainted, fainter, faints,faintest)
1. 形容词 A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity. 微弱的
- He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping. 他开始觉察到水滴下来的轻柔、微弱的声音。
- There was still the faint hope deep within him that she might never need to know. 他内心深处仍然存一线希望，希望她会永远都不想知道。
2. faintly 副词 微弱地
- He was already asleep in the bed, which smelled faintly of mildew. 他已经在微带霉味的床上睡着了。
3. 形容词 A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm. 勉强的 [ADJ n]
- Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh. 卡罗琳勉强地笑了一下。
- A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly. 一丝勉强的微笑从莫斯格诺脸上掠过，很快就消退了。
4. faintly 副词 勉强地 [ADV after v]
- John smiled faintly and shook his head. 约翰勉强地微笑了一下，然后摇了摇头。
5. 形容词 Someone who is faint feels weak and unsteady as if they are about to lose consciousness. 虚弱晕眩的 [v-link ADJ]
- Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint and shortness of breath. 心绞痛的其他征兆是恶心、出汗、感觉虚弱晕眩和气短。
6. 不及物动词 If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock. 晕厥
- She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted. 她突然向前栽倒在桌上，晕了过去。
7. 可数名词 Faint is also a noun. 晕厥
- She slumped to the ground in a faint. 她跌倒在地上不醒人事。
/feɪnt/
(fainting, fainted, fainter, faints,faintest)
1. 形容词 A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity. 微弱的
- He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping. 他开始觉察到水滴下来的轻柔、微弱的声音。
- There was still the faint hope deep within him that she might never need to know. 他内心深处仍然存一线希望，希望她会永远都不想知道。
2. faintly 副词 微弱地
- He was already asleep in the bed, which smelled faintly of mildew. 他已经在微带霉味的床上睡着了。
3. 形容词 A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm. 勉强的 [ADJ n]
- Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh. 卡罗琳勉强地笑了一下。
- A faint smile crossed the Monsignor's face and faded quickly. 一丝勉强的微笑从莫斯格诺脸上掠过，很快就消退了。
4. faintly 副词 勉强地 [ADV after v]
- John smiled faintly and shook his head. 约翰勉强地微笑了一下，然后摇了摇头。
5. 形容词 Someone who is faint feels weak and unsteady as if they are about to lose consciousness. 虚弱晕眩的 [v-link ADJ]
- Other signs of angina are nausea, sweating, feeling faint and shortness of breath. 心绞痛的其他征兆是恶心、出汗、感觉虚弱晕眩和气短。
6. 不及物动词 If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock. 晕厥
- She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted. 她突然向前栽倒在桌上，晕了过去。
7. 可数名词 Faint is also a noun. 晕厥
- She slumped to the ground in a faint. 她跌倒在地上不醒人事。
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
