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shortcomings

UK //ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋz//US //ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌm.ɪŋz//

词源

由 'short'(短的、不足的)和 'coming'(到来)组合而成,字面意思是“未能达到预期”,引申为“缺点”或“不足”。

noun

❶ 指某人或某物的缺点、不足或缺陷,通常用于描述不完美或需要改进的地方。

“Despite his many talents, he has some serious shortcomings.”

(尽管他有很多才能,但他也有一些严重的缺点。)

“The report highlighted 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:weaknesses, flaws, defects

常见短语

acknowledge one's shortcomings — 承认自己的缺点或不足,通常用于自我反省或改进的语境中。

“He was brave enough to acknowledge his shortcomings and seek help.”

(他勇敢地承认了自己的不足并寻求帮助。)