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BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness
wiːknəs wiknɪs
Word forms: plural weaknesses
1 N-COUNT [usually singular] 嗜好;癖好;迷恋 If you have a weakness for something, you like it very much, although this is perhaps surprising or undesirable. 嗜好;癖好;迷恋

  • Stephen himself had a weakness for cats. [+ for]

    史蒂芬本人偏爱猫。

  • His one weakness, apart from aeroplanes, is ice cream.

    除了对飞机情有独钟，他还嗜好冰激凌。

2See also:weak 
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Frailty, thy name is woman! William Shakespeare Hamlet
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BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness

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 1lack of strength軟弱無力ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAKNESS | WEAKNESS + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, fundamental, great, major, profound, serious, significant重大缺陷；根本弱點；主要缺點；嚴重缺陷；明顯的弱點➤glaring非常明顯的缺陷◇The team doesn't have any glaring weaknesses.該隊沒有任何明顯的弱點。➤fatal致命的弱點◇a fatal weakness in his theory他理論中的致命缺陷➤primary主要缺陷▸➤small小缺點▸➤physical身體孱弱▸➤structural結構缺陷➤methodological方法論上的缺陷◇the primary methodological weakness of this study這項研究在方法論上的主要缺陷➤personal個人缺點▸➤muscle, muscular肌無力▸➤economic, political經濟／政治弱點▸➤apparent, perceived明顯的／已知的弱點◇The criminals exploit apparent weaknesses in the system.罪犯會利用系統的明顯缺陷。➤obvious顯而易見的弱點◇She didn't seem to have any obvious weaknesses.她好像沒有任何明顯的弱點。➤inherent, intrinsic固有的／內在的缺陷➤institutional制度缺陷➤underlying根本缺陷◇the underlying weakness of the coalition's position聯盟所持立場的根本缺陷➤possible, potential可能的缺陷；潛在的弱點◇Make companies aware of potential weaknesses so they know what steps to take.讓公司瞭解自身的潛在弱點，從而知道採取什麼措施。➤relative相對弱勢◇a position of relative weakness處於相對弱勢的位置➤human人性的弱點➤moral道德上的缺點◇humanity's moral weakness and capacity for evil人類在道德上的缺點及其作惡的能力VERB + WEAKNESS➤have, suffer from有弱點；遭受缺陷之苦▸➤cause, create導致缺陷；產生弱點▸➤exploit利用薄弱環節▸➤assess, identify評價缺點；確認薄弱之處➤address解決薄弱之處◇The management had to address specific weaknesses in training.管理層不得不解決培訓中存在的具體漏洞。➤demonstrate, expose, highlight, point out, point to, reveal, show顯示不足；暴露缺點；突出缺點；指出不足；揭示薄弱之處➤acknowledge, admit, recognize承認不足；認識到弱點◇business leaders who refuse to admit their weaknesses不承認自身不足的商界領袖➤hide掩蓋缺點➤know瞭解缺點◇They know their strengths and weaknesses.他們知道自身的優缺點。➤minimize, overcome把不足降至最低點；克服弱點WEAKNESS + VERB➤be, lie缺點在於⋯◇The greatest weakness of the plan lies in its lack of government support.這個計劃最大的不足就是缺乏政府的支持。PREPOSITION➤weakness in在⋯方面的不足◇Service conditions soon revealed the inherent weaknesses in the vehicle's design.這款車的運行狀況很快暴露出了它設計上的先天不足。PHRASES➤a moment of weakness一時軟弱◇In a moment of weakness I let him drive my car.我一時心軟，就讓他開我的車。➤a sign of weakness軟弱的表示◇He saw compromise as a sign of weakness.他認為妥協表示軟弱。➤strengths and weaknesses優缺點◇The appraisal system seeks to assess employees' strengths and weaknesses.該評價系統旨在評估雇員的優點和不足。
weakness

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 2liking for sth/sb喜好ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAKNESS | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤real極度的迷戀VERB + WEAKNESS➤have迷戀◇I have a real weakness for chocolate.我簡直無法抵抗巧克力的誘惑。➤develop養成嗜好▸➤overcome克服迷戀PREPOSITION➤weakness for對⋯的迷戀◇He can't overcome his weakness for fatty foods.他無法抵擋高脂肪食物的誘惑。
BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness noun
⇨ weakness 1 (the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal) ⇨ weakness 2 (We all have our weaknesses.) ⇨ taste 1 (a weakness for chocolate)weakness1

noun

 the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal 这个论点／方法／建议的不足之处We all have our weaknesses. 我们都有各自的弱点。weakness ♦︎ limitation ♦︎ shortcoming ♦︎ failingThese are all words for sth that is wrong with a system, plan or argument. 这些词均表示系统、计划或论点的不足、缺点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a weakness / a limitation / a shortcoming / a failing in sth◆despite / in spite of sth's weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings / failings◆a great / serious / major weakness / limitation / shortcoming / failing◆to have / suffer from weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings◆to expose / reveal / identify / highlight the weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings / failings of sth◆to overcome the weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings of sth■ weakness [countable] a weak point in a system, plan, argument or piece of work that makes it less successful than it could be （系统、计划、论点或作品的）弱点，缺点，不足◆Can you spot the weakness in that argument?你能指出那个论点的不足之处吗？◆Try to consider the relative strengths and weaknesses of your work.要想想你的作品的相对优点和缺点。OPP strength ⇨ benefit noun 1 ■ limitation [countable, usually plural] a limit on what sb/sth can do or how good they/it can be 局限；限度◆This technique is useful but it has its limitations.这一技术实用，但也有局限性。◆She has serious limitations as a poet.作为一位诗人，她有严重的局限性。■ shortcoming ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ; NAmE ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ [countable, usually plural] a fault in a system, service, plan or piece of work that makes it fail in what it is supposed to do （系统、服务、计划或作品的）缺点，短处◆What are the real shortcomings in the inspection procedure?该审查程序的真正不足在哪里？NOTE 辨析 Weakness or shortcoming?In many cases you can use either word. However, a weakness is usually sth that makes sth fail to be as good as it should be for its own sake. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用。但是weakness通常指因自身缺陷而不能达到预期的良好效果◆We need to highlight any potential weaknesses in the proposal (= or the proposal may not be accepted).我们需要注意该建议可能存在的任何不足。A shortcoming is usually sth that makes sth fail in its duty to other people. * shortcoming通常指因缺点而未能向他人履行职责◆The report highlights the shortcomings of the prison service (= where it is failing prisoners / society).该报告特别强调了监狱部门的缺失。 ■ failing [countable, usually plural] a fault in a system, often a serious one （常指系统内严重的）弱点，缺陷◆The enquiry noted several failings in the current system.调查指出了目前系统的几个致命缺陷。weakness2

noun

 the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal 这个论点／方法／建议的不足之处We all have our weaknesses. 我们都有各自的弱点。weakness ♦︎ fault ♦︎ inadequacy ♦︎ frailty ♦︎ vice ♦︎ failing ♦︎ flawThese are all words for sth that is wrong with a person's character. 这些词均表示性格上的弱点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a weakness / a fault / inadequacies / a vice / a failing / a flaw in sb / sth◆despite / in spite of sb's weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / failings / flaws◆sb's own weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / frailties / vices / failings◆sb's only weakness / fault / vice◆a great weakness / fault / vice / failing◆a serious weakness / fault / vice / flaw◆moral weakness / faults / inadequacy / failings◆human weakness / faults / frailty / failings◆personal weakness / inadequacy / failings◆to have weaknesses / faults / a vice / failings / a flaw■ weakness [countable, uncountable] a weak point in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点，不足◆She admits that her love of luxury is one of her greatest weaknesses.她承认爱好奢华是她最大的弱点之一。◆You need to be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.你要了解自己的优缺点。◆He regarded asking for help as a sign of weakness.他认为求助于人是软弱的表现。OPP strength ⇨ strength , strength ⇨ benefit noun 1 ■ fault [countable] something that is wrong or not perfect in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点，不良点◆We all have our faults.我们都有各自的弱点。◆She was prepared to overlook his faults.她已经做好准备，对他的缺点视而不见。◆I love her for all her faults (= despite her faults).尽管她有这么多缺点，我还是爱她。◆She is blind to all her son's faults.她对儿子的缺点一概视而不见。NOTE 辨析 Weakness or fault?A fault is often more serious than a weakness. A weakness is often a weak point that people see in themselves; a fault is usually sth that they see in other people. * fault常比weakness更严重。weakness常指自己的弱点，fault通常指他人的不足。■ inadequacy ɪnˈædɪkwəsi [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a weakness in sb's character that means they are not as good as they should or could be （性格上的）弱点，缺陷◆She had to face up to her own inadequacies as a mother.她不得不正视自己作为母亲的不足。◆The prime minister's personal inadequacy contributed to the fall of the government.首相的个人缺陷导致了政府的垮台。■ frailty ˈfreɪlti [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal) weakness in sb's character or morals, especially considered as a natural human characteristic （尤指人性中的）弱点，懦弱，软弱◆He has shown enough evidence of human frailty.他的表现足以证明人性的懦弱。◆We are all subject to the frailties of human nature.我们都受制于人性的种种弱点。■ vice [countable] a bad or immoral quality in sb's character; sth bad or immoral that sb does 邪恶；恶行；不道德行为◆Of his many vices, his cruelty was the worst.他作恶多端，尤以残暴为甚。◆ (humorous) The occasional cigar is my only vice.我唯一的罪过是偶尔抽支烟。OPP virtue ⓘ A virtue is a particular good quality or habit. * virtue指美德◆Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid.恐怕她不具有耐心这一美德。 ■ failing [countable, usually plural] a fault or weakness in sb's character, especially where they fail in the care or duty they owe other people （性格上的）弱点，缺点（尤指因此不能履行义务）◆She was well aware of her own failings.她非常了解自己的弱点。■ flaw [countable] a weakness in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点◆The hero's fatal flaw is ambition.主人公的致命弱点是野心太大。ⓘ Flaw is used especially to talk about the faults of characters in books and plays. A character's fatal flaw is a weakness that causes their own failure or destruction. * flaw尤指书和戏剧中人物的缺点，fatal flaw指导致失败或毁灭的致命弱点。
BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness
Physical weakness: weakness, frailty, debility...
Faults: fault, defect, weakness...
Indulgence and pleasure-seeking: indulgence, decadence, self-indulgence...
Feelings of liking someone or something: liking, affection, taste...

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