释义 |
weak-kneedˌweak-ˈkneed adjective informal - Criticisms of solipsism should therefore count as criticisms of the weak-kneed scepticism embodied in foundationalism.
- For many years Jack Benny had a comic character on his programs named Mr Shlepperman-a timid, weak-kneed character.
- He stood there like a weak-kneed schoolboy who'd impulsively confessed to stealing the headmaster's wallet.
- The other two, a couple of weak-kneed cowards, had thought that was enough and run off.
lacking courage and unable to make your own decisions |