effete [ɪˈfi:t]

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adj.无生产力的，虚弱的

weak and without much power

People said the aristocracy was effete. 人们说贵族阶级已是日薄西山了。
During the ages, Greek civilization declined and became effete. 在中世纪期间，希腊文明开始衰落直至衰败。