effete是什么意思

adj.(动植物等)生产力已枯竭的,衰老的,疲惫的,衰微的

1. The aristocracy was criticized for its effete and decadent lifestyle.
贵族阶级因其虚弱颓废的生活方式而受到批评。
2. The empire was on the verge of collapse due to its effete leadership.
由于软弱无力的领导，帝国濒临崩溃的边缘。

虚弱的；衰弱的；软弱无力的。