shortcoming
英 [ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ]
美 [ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ]
n. 缺点; 短处
复数：shortcomings
Collins.1 / BNC.8552 / COCA.8140
同义词辨析
shortcomingdefectweakness【导航词义：缺点】
shortcomingn. 缺点，短处
〔辨析〕
指某人或某事物所存在的不足或缺陷，通常用复数。
〔例证〕
They were aware of the severe shortcomings in their tactics.
他们意识到他们的策略存在着严重的不足。
We began to realize the shortcomings of the local government system.
我们开始认识到当地政府体制中的弊病。
If it were not for this shortcoming, he would be a fairly good coach.
要不是有这一缺点，他可能会是一个相当好的教练。
他们意识到他们的策略存在着严重的不足。
We began to realize the shortcomings of the local government system.
我们开始认识到当地政府体制中的弊病。
If it were not for this shortcoming, he would be a fairly good coach.
要不是有这一缺点，他可能会是一个相当好的教练。
defectn. 缺陷，毛病
〔辨析〕
指人体器官、性格方面的缺陷，或事物易于被察觉的缺陷。
〔例证〕
The little girl was born with a sight defect.
这个小姑娘先天视力有缺陷。
We know that it is a defect in his character.
我们知道这是他性格上的缺点。
Despite all its defects the movie has a real charm.
尽管有许多不足之处，这部影片仍颇具魅力。
这个小姑娘先天视力有缺陷。
We know that it is a defect in his character.
我们知道这是他性格上的缺点。
Despite all its defects the movie has a real charm.
尽管有许多不足之处，这部影片仍颇具魅力。
weaknessn. 弱点，缺点
〔辨析〕
指人性格、品行方面的缺点，或体制、组织、设计等方面的缺陷。
〔例证〕
Tom succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.
汤姆努力克服了自己致命的弱点。
Drinking is his weakness.
他的缺点是爱喝酒。
Don't you see the weakness of his design?
你没看出他的设计的缺陷吗?
汤姆努力克服了自己致命的弱点。
Drinking is his weakness.
他的缺点是爱喝酒。
Don't you see the weakness of his design?
你没看出他的设计的缺陷吗?
牛津词典
noun
- 缺点；短处
a fault in sb's character, a plan, a system, etc.
柯林斯词典
- N-COUNT 缺点;短处
Someone's or something'sshortcomingsare the faults or weaknesses which they have.- Marriages usually break down as a result of the shortcomings of both partners...
婚姻常因为配偶双方的缺点而破裂。 - His book has its shortcomings.
他的书有其自身的缺点。
- Marriages usually break down as a result of the shortcomings of both partners...
英英释义
noun
- a failing or deficiency
- that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
双语例句
- At the same time, it overcomes shortcoming on traditional brake principle and increases difference protection credibly and safety.
同时，较好地克服了传统制动原理的缺点，并提高了差动保护的可靠性和安全性。 - He likes to point out other people's shortcoming, but he means well.
他喜欢指出别人的缺点，但用意是好的。 - The named pipe addresses the latter shortcoming and is an excellent choice for data exchange on the same system.
命名管道克服了这个缺点，是在同一系统上交换数据的好方法。 - If a person has a shortcoming, I will not expose it.
别人的缺点和短处，不要故意去揭穿它。 - If you always try to find fault with others, it means that you have gained another shortcoming.
假如你过分地挑剔别人的缺点，那麽，这就意味著你自己因此而多了一个缺点。 - Each person has strength and shortcoming, do not use your shortcoming compare to others'strength.
每个人有长处和短处，不要用你的短处去比别人的长处。 - In addition, the shortcoming and the developing direction of the techniques are also discussed.
同时，分析了应用电化学方法在评价材料性能方面进行研究的一些不足和未来的发展方向所在。 - His book has its shortcomings.
他的书有其自身的缺点。 - A shortcoming of the traditional message bus approach is that it's not self-describing.
传统消息总线方法的不足之处在于，它不是自描述的。 - This shortcoming is indicative of how important it is to invest in mental health research.
这个不足之处表明了加大新智健康研究领域投资的重要性。