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weakness

美 [ˈwiːknəs]英 [ˈwiːknəs]
  • n.弱点;软弱;疲软;虚弱;缺点;衰弱;懦弱;(对人或事物的)迷恋,无法抗拒

复数: weaknesses

weak 虚弱的 + -ness 性质,状态等

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noun

1

软弱;虚弱;疲软;衰弱;懦弱
lack of strength, power or determination

The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble.

她突然两腿发软踉跄了一下。

the weakness of the dollar against the pound

美元对英镑的疲软

He thought that crying was a sign of weakness .

他认为哭是懦弱的表现。

2

(系统、性格等的)弱点,缺点,不足
a weak point in a system, sb's character, etc.

It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses .

了解自己的优缺点很重要。

Can you spot the weakness in her argument?

你能指出她论点中的不足之处吗?

3

(对人或事物的)迷恋,无法抗拒
difficulty in resisting sth/sb that you like very much

He has a weakness for chocolate.

他爱吃巧克力。

weakness

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 嗜好;癖好;迷恋
    If you have a weakness for something, you like it very much, although this is perhaps surprising or undesirable.

    Stephen himself had a weakness for cats...

    史蒂芬本人偏爱猫。

noun

1
the property of lacking physical or mental strength;liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
his weakness increased as he became older
the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
2
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
in spite of their weakness the group remains active
Synonym: helplessness impuissance
3
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
he has a weakness for chocolate
4
a flaw or weak point
he was quick to point out his wife's failings
Synonym: failing
5
the condition of being financially weak
the weakness of the dollar against the yen

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  1. The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries .

    报纸上充斥着对别国弱点的道义上的不满。

  2. Tom succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness .

    汤姆努力克服了自己致命的弱点。

  3. It 's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses .

    了解自己的优缺点很重要。

  4. He thought that crying was a sign of weakness .

    他认为哭是懦弱的表现。

  5. We are learning to step back from ourselves and identify our strengths and weaknesses .

    我们正努力学会走出自我的樊篱,认清我们自身的优势和缺点。

  6. The article predicates that the market collapse was caused by weakness of the dollar .

    这篇文章声言,市场的崩溃是美元疲软造成的。

  7. Can you spot the weakness in her argument ?

    你能指出她论点中的不足之处吗?

  8. If she has any weakness , it is her Italian .

    如果要说她有什么缺点,那就是她的意大利语不大行。

  9. The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble .

    她突然两腿发软踉跄了一下。

  10. Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives .

    把你自己的弱点变成优点。

  11. He has a weakness for chocolate .

    他爱吃巧克力。

  12. The country 's economic problems are largely due to the weakness of the recovery

    该国的经济问题很大程度上是因为复苏乏力。

  13. He might have let something slip in a moment of weakness .

    他可能一时大意说漏了嘴。

  14. I would overcome any weakness , any despair , any fear .

    我要克服所有的软弱、绝望和恐惧。

  15. They have the usual quota of human weaknesses , no doubt .

    毫无疑问,他们身上也有人所共有的弱点。

  16. Early symptoms include anorexia , muscular weakness and fatigue .

    早期症状有厌食、肌无力和疲劳。

  17. Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses

    考虑一下你自己的优缺点。

  18. These weaknesses negated his otherwise progressive attitude towards the staff .

    这些缺点抵消了他在其他方面对待员工还算开明的态度。

  19. His one weakness , apart from aeroplanes , is ice cream .

    除了对飞机情有独钟,他还嗜好冰激凌。

  20. The king was suffering from cardiac weakness .

    国王患有心脏病。

  21. I want to acquaint myself with your strengths and weaknesses .

    我想知道你有哪些长处以及不足。

  22. This can lead to bodily weakness and muscle wastage .

    这样可能会导致身体虚弱和肌肉萎缩。

  23. George Fodor points to other weaknesses in the way the campaign has progressed

    乔治·福多尔以运动开展过程中的其他不足为证。

  24. She was plagued by weakness , fatigue , and dizziness

    她感觉体虚、疲倦、头昏眼花。

  25. Stephen himself had a weakness for cats

    史蒂芬本人偏爱猫。

  26. The Treasury had been blaming the pound 's weakness on the backwash from the falling dollar .

    财政部一直将英镑的疲软归咎于美元贬值。

  27. Simpson 's ruthless ambition and weakness for self-promotion has not made him the most popular journalist in the BBC .

    辛普森不择手段的勃勃野心和自抬身价的毛病使他没能成为英国广播公司最受欢迎的记者。

  28. She wants to acquaint herself with your strengths and weaknesses .

    她想知道你有哪些长处以及不足。

  29. Drinking is his weakness .

    他的缺点是爱喝酒。

  30. Do not take our restraint for a sign of weakness .

    不要把我方的克制看做是软弱可欺。

后缀
e-性质,状态等

business n. 商业

bus(y) 忙碌 + -i- + -ness 性质,状态等

happiness n. 幸福

happy adj.快乐的 + -ness 性质,状态等

illness n. 疾病

ill adj.生病的 + -ness 性质,状态等

kindness n. 仁慈

kind n.种类 + -ness 性质,状态等

darkness n. 黑暗

dark adj.暗的 + -ness 性质,状态等

fairness n. 公平

fair adj.公正的 + -ness 性质,状态等

goodness n. 善良,优良,美德

good adj.合意的 + -ness 性质,状态等

willingness n. 意愿

willing adj.愿意的 + -ness 性质,状态等

witness n. 目击者

wit n.颖悟力 + -ness 性质,状态等

harness n. 马具

har- 军队 + -ness 性质,状态等

sickness n. 疾病

sick adj.病的 + -ness 性质,状态等

shortcoming defect weakness 【导航词义:缺点】
shortcoming v. 缺点,短处
〔辨析〕

指某人或某事物所存在的不足或缺陷,通常用复数。

〔例证〕

They were aware of the severe shortcomings in their tactics.

他们意识到他们的策略存在着严重的不足。

We began to realize the shortcomings of the local government system.

我们开始认识到当地政府体制中的弊病。

If it were not for this shortcoming, he would be a fairly good coach.

要不是有这一缺点,他可能会是一个相当好的教练。

defect v. 缺陷,毛病
〔辨析〕

指人体器官、性格方面的缺陷,或事物易于被察觉的缺陷。

〔例证〕

The little girl was born with a sight defect.

这个小姑娘先天视力有缺陷。

We know that it is a defect in his character.

我们知道这是他性格上的缺点。

Despite all its defects the movie has a real charm.

尽管有许多不足之处,这部影片仍颇具魅力。

weakness v. 弱点,缺点
〔辨析〕

指人性格、品行方面的缺点,或体制、组织、设计等方面的缺陷。

〔例证〕

Tom succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.

汤姆努力克服了自己致命的弱点。

Drinking is his weakness.

他的缺点是爱喝酒。

Don't you see the weakness of his design?

你没看出他的设计的缺陷吗?