shortcoming

UK //ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ//US //ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语，由 'short'（短的、不足的）和 'coming'（到来）组合而成，字面意思是“不足的到来”，引申为“缺点”。

❶ 指某人或某事物存在的缺点或不足，通常指影响其表现或功能的缺陷。

“One of his main shortcomings is his lack of patience.”

（他的主要缺点之一是缺乏耐心。）

“The report highlights the shortcomings of the current education system.”

（这份报告强调了当前教育体系的不足之处。）

同义词:weakness, flaw, defect

overcome shortcomings — 指通过努力或改进来克服自身的缺点或不足。

“She worked hard to overcome her shortcomings in public speaking.”

（她努力克服自己在公开演讲方面的不足。）