“脆弱地”常见的英文表达是 “fragilely” 或 “vulnerably”,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
Fragilely:更侧重于描述物体或状态在物理上易碎、不牢固,也可用于比喻人的心理或情感状态较为脆弱、易受伤害。例如:
The glass vase stood fragilely on the edge of the table.(玻璃花瓶脆弱地立在桌子边缘。)
She spoke fragilely, as if every word might break her.(她说话时声音很脆弱,仿佛每个字都会让她崩溃。)
Vulnerably:更强调情感上的脆弱、易受攻击的状态,常用于描述人在面对困难、挑战或情感压力时的无助感。例如:
He admitted his feelings vulnerably.(他脆弱地承认了自己的感情。)
She looked at him vulnerably, seeking comfort.(她脆弱地看着他,寻求安慰。)