weakness
/ˈwiːknəs/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3709 in the learning path
弱点；不足
Definitions
n. a feature that makes someone or something less effective
弱点；不足
n. a lack of physical strength or energy
虚弱；无力
n. a strong liking that is difficult to resist
特别喜爱；嗜好
Example
My main weakness in cooking is getting the timing right.
我做饭的主要短板是掌握不好时间。
The recent transport disruption exposed a serious weakness in the city's emergency planning system.
最近的交通中断暴露了该市应急规划体系中的一个严重弱点。
Collocations
- strengths and weaknesses
- muscle weakness
- a weakness for chocolate
Word family
- weak (adj.)
- weaken (v.)
- weakly (adv.)
Synonyms
- shortcoming
- frailty
Antonyms
- strength
Usage tip
弱点通常可数；虚弱不可数；偏爱用a weakness for。
FAQ
- What does weakness mean?
- a feature that makes someone or something less effective a lack of physical strength or energy a strong liking that is difficult to resist
- How is weakness pronounced?
- UK /ˈwiːknəs/, US /ˈwiːknəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
