weakness 英 [ˈwi:knəs]   美 [ˈwiknɪs]

weakness

weakness  英 [ˈwi:knəs] 美 [ˈwiknɪs]

n. 弱点;软弱;嗜好 

名词复数:weaknesses 

the weakness of the dollar against the pound 美元对英镑的疲软
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? 你能指出她论点中的不足之处吗?

  • The point where something fails to work properly or to hold up is its weakness. If a building crumbles in a storm, it's probably because of a weakness — a flaw or defect — in its structure.
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  • n. 弱点;软弱;嗜好
  • 1. the weakness of the dollar against the pound

    美元对英镑的疲软

  • 2. Can you spot the weakness in her argument?

    你能指出她论点中的不足之处吗?

  • 3. He has a weakness for chocolate.

    他爱吃巧克力。

  • weakness (n.) c. 1300, "quality of being weak," from weak + -ness. Meaning "a disadvantage, vulnerability" is from 1590s. That of "self-indulgent fondness" is from 1712; meaning "thing for which one has an indulgent fondness" is from 1822.
weak·ness / ˈwiːknəs ; NAmE ˈwiːknəs / noun 1 [uncountable ] lack of strength, power or determination 软弱;虚弱;疲软;衰弱;懦弱 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。 OPP strength 2 [countable ] a weak point in a system, sb's character, etc. (系统、性格等的)弱点,缺点,不足 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? OPP strength 3 [countable ,  usually singular ] weakness(for sth/sb) difficulty in resisting sth/sb that you like very much (对人或事物的)迷恋,无法抗拒 He has a weakness for chocolate. 他爱吃巧克力。 weakness weaknesses weak·ness / ˈwiːknəs ; NAmE ˈwiːknəs /
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