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weaknesses

UK //ˈwiːk.nəs.ɪz//US //ˈwiːk.nəs.ɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'weaknesse',由 'weak'(弱)加后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)构成,复数形式为 'weaknesses'。

noun

❶ 指某人或某物的不足之处或缺陷,通常指性格、能力或结构上的缺点。

“One of his biggest weaknesses is his lack of patience.”

(他最大的弱点之一就是缺乏耐心。)

“The report analyzed the company's financial weaknesses.”

(这份报告分析了公司的财务弱点。)

同义词:shortcomings, flaws, vulnerabilities

常见短语

strengths and weaknesses — 指某人或某物的优点和缺点,常用于评估或分析时。

“The interview focused on identifying his strengths and weaknesses.”

(面试的重点是评估他的优点和缺点。)