However, vulnerability to some potentially better explanation doesn't weaken a current scientific theory.

然而，科学理论不会因为存在潜在的更好解释而衰弱。

So, what happens when social ties weaken?

那么，当社会关系减弱时会发生什么？

C) Environmental problems have considerably weakened human prosperity.

环境问题大大削弱了人类的繁荣。

It's concerned that last month's devastating hurricane could weaken turnout.

人们担忧上月灾难性的飓风将影响投票率。

He survived, but his health was seriously weakened.

他活下来了 不过健康严重受损。

The structure has been weakened by rain and erosion.

雨水与侵蚀削弱了石棺结构。

Their human " batteries" are actually weakened by loud, busy activities.

他们的能量" 电池" 会因为参与吵闹繁忙的活动而被削弱。

But he said they were unlikely to substantially weaken the militants.

但他说空袭不可能重挫武装分子。

Opponents say the plan will further weaken the institution of marriage.

反对者表示，这项提案将进一步弱化婚姻制度。

But new research shows that the attachment fibers weaken in warm water.

但最新的研究显示，温水会弱化这种足丝纤维。

The typhoon will then weaken to a cyclone.

台风会减弱为气旋。

The reports add that air pollution weakens bones so they break more easily.

报告还指出，空气污染会使骨骼变得脆弱而更易骨折。

One down side is that the thick adobe walls can weaken cellphone signals.

而土坯的一个缺点是厚实的墙壁会削弱手机信号。

And in any case, all of this has seriously weakened Kurdish aspirations for independence.

无论如何，所有这些都削弱了库尔德独立的愿望。

Their culture is being weakened as they move into cities in search of work.

许多土著人为寻找工作迁入大城市，土著文化遭受打击。

The National Meteorological Center says the typhoon will likely weaken as it travels westward.

国家气象中心表示，台风在向西移动的过程中可能会减弱。

It has been found that a sedentary lifestyle due to continuous sitting can weaken your bones.

研究发现，习惯久坐的生活方式会让骨头变弱。

She said it does not get enough financial support and has been weakened by reforms.

她说，乌克兰医疗系统没有得到足够的财政支持，并且已经被改革削弱。

Investors are betting that wage increases will slow as the economy weakens.

投资者押注，随着经济走软，工资增长将放缓。

This weakens the economy while increasing government debt.

这将削弱经济，同时增加政府债务。