Vulnerable

(a.)

vulnerable (to sth/sb)

1. that can be hurt, wounded or injured

能受伤害的

e.g. Young birds are very vulnerable to predators.

幼小的鸟易受食肉动物伤害。

e.g. Cyclists are more vulnerable than motorists.

骑自行车的人比开汽车的人容易受伤。

e.g. (fig. 比喻) His wife's death left him feeling vulnerable and depressed.

她妻子去世后他感到六神无主十分消沉。

2. (fig. 比喻) exposed to danger or attack; unprotected

易露于危险面前的；易受攻击的；无防御的

e.g. vulnerable to abuse, blackmail, criticism

易受凌辱、敲诈、批评

e.g. a vulnerable point in NATO's defences

北大西洋公约组织防御中的薄弱之处

e.g. The election defeat puts the party leader in a vulnerable position.

该党落选后其领导人的地位岌岌可危。

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