weakness

['wi:knis]

n.软弱, 弱点, 嗜好

n.

1. 虚弱; 软弱; 薄弱[U]

Weakness compelled him to retire early.

他因身体虚弱而较早退休。

2. 弱点; 缺点[C]

We all have our little weaknesses.

我们大家都有自己的小毛病。

Angling for compliments is one of his weaknesses.

爱听恭维话是他的毛病之一。

3. 嗜好; 偏爱[C][S1][(+for)]

His weakness for cigarettes is detrimental to his health.

他抽烟的嗜好对他的身体有害。

词形变化

形容词比较级: weaklier | 形容词最高级: weakliest | 名词: weakliness |

词义辨析

同义:

n.脆弱, 虚弱, 无力

feebleness  puniness  frailty  frailness  fragility  delicacy  impotence  impuissance  powerlessness  helplessness  incapacity  inability  incapability  ineptitude  exhaustion  enervation  debility  infirmity  disability  decrepitude  senility  lack of strength  depletion of energy  anemia

n.薄弱环节, 缺陷, 缺点

flaw  fault  weak spot  underbelly  lapse  deficiency  defect  imperfection  mar  blemish  blotch  shortcoming  failing  handicap  vulnerability  liability  susceptibleness  openness  Achille's heel  chink in one's armor  soft underbelly

n.爱好, 嗜好, 偏爱, 渴望

fondness  liking  affection  love  taste  appetite  sweet tooth  partiality  predisposition  leaning  inclination  proneness  propensity  penchant  desire  longing  yearning  passion  appreciation  soft spot  

同义参见:

allergy  dependence  vice  tooth  flaw  ailment  thing  

反义参见:

endurance  strength  

英英释义

名词 weakness:

a flaw or weak point

同义词：failing

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

同义词：helplessness, impuissance

the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

the condition of being financially weak

a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

补充

weaknessweakness英:[ˈwi:knis] 美:[ˈwiknɪs]n.1.虚弱, 软弱I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。2.弱点, 缺点It is my great weakness now.这是我现在极大的弱点。3.偏好, 嗜好He has a weakness for detective stories.他特别爱读侦探小说。

例句

1. The weakness of his regime is showing more and more.其政权的软弱无能逐渐显现出来。 2. They have underestimated the weakness of the economy.他们低估了经济的萧条程度。 3. His only weakness is his temperament.他唯一的弱点就是他的急躁脾气。 4. a major weakness in the Government's drug strategy政府在禁毒策略方面的漏洞 5. the strengths and weaknesses of sth…的优点和缺点 6. There's some weakness in their teaching ability.他们的授课能力有些欠缺。 7. Stephen had a weakness for cats.史蒂芬非常喜欢猫。 8. the country's weakness in international dealings.该国在国际事务中的软弱。 9. you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses.你必须认识到你们产品的优缺点。 10. you're his one weakness—he should never have met you.你是他的至爱——他不该和你相遇。 11. his weakness for prawn cocktails.他对凉拌虾肉的嗜好。 12. He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.他认为哭是一种软弱的表现。 13. It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses.认清自己的长处和弱点是很重要的。 14. I have a weakness for chocolate.我嗜吃巧克力。 15. muscle weakness肌肉无力 16. The weakness of her voice surprised me.她声音的微弱让我大吃一惊。 17. The incident exposed his weakness as a leader.这起事件暴露出他作为领袖软弱的一面。 18. Some see compromise as a sign of weakness.有些人把妥协看作是懦弱的表现。 19. moral weakness道德立场不坚定 20. the weakness of a radio signal/Internet connection无线电信号不佳；网络连接不畅 21. the weakness of the dollar/economy美元/经济的疲软 22. I told them my secret in a moment of weakness.我一时心神恍惚，把自己的秘密告诉了他们。 23. The tutor assessed the student's strengths and weaknesses.导师对学生的优缺点进行了评价。 24. The basketball team has few weaknesses.这个篮球队几乎是无懈可击。 25. Chocolate is my greatest weakness.巧克力是我的最爱。 26. He has a weakness for desserts.他嗜好甜品。