“柔弱性”常见的英文表达可以是 “fragility” 或 “vulnerability” ,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
fragility:更侧重于描述事物本身结构、性质上的脆弱、易碎,强调内在的柔弱、缺乏坚韧度。例如:The fragility of the ancient vase made it difficult to handle.(这个古老花瓶的柔弱性(易碎性)使得它很难拿取。)
vulnerability:除了有脆弱的意思外,还常包含易受攻击、伤害的含义,更强调在外部因素影响下表现出的柔弱状态。例如:The vulnerability of the young seedlings to extreme weather worried the farmers.(幼苗面对极端天气的柔弱性(易受伤害性)让农民们担忧。)