effete

adj.(动植物等)生产力已枯竭的,衰老的,疲惫的,衰微的

虚弱的；衰弱的；软弱无力的。

形容词

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。