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drawback

UK //ˈdrɔː.bæk//US //ˈdrɑː.bæk//

词源

源自中古英语,由 'draw'(拉)和 'back'(回)组合而成,最初指阻碍或拖累的事物。

noun

❶ 指某个事物或计划的缺点或不利因素,可能影响其效果或吸引力。

“The main drawback of this phone is its short battery life.”

(这款手机的主要缺点是电池续航时间短。)

“One drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction.”

(在家工作的一个缺点是缺乏社交互动。)

同义词:disadvantage, downside, weakness

常见短语

major drawback — 指某个事物或计划中最显著或严重的缺点。

“The major drawback of this car is its high fuel consumption.”

(这辆车的主要缺点是油耗高。)