foible

英 [ˈfɔɪbl]

美 [ˈfɔɪbl]

n.  (性格上无伤大雅的)怪癖，弱点，小缺点

复数：foibles　

GRETEM8

BNC.21137 / COCA.20420

牛津词典

noun

• （性格上无伤大雅的）怪癖，弱点，小缺点
  a silly habit or a strange or weak aspect of a person's character, that is considered harmless by other people
  1. We have to tolerate each other's little foibles.
     我们得互相容忍对方的小缺点。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 小怪癖;(性格上无伤大雅的)缺点
  Afoibleis a habit or characteristic that someone has which is considered rather strange, foolish, or bad but which is also considered unimportant.
  1. ...human foibles and weaknesses.
     人类的缺点和弱点

英英释义

noun

• the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  Synonym:idiosyncrasymannerism

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