weakness

['wi:knis]

n.软弱, 弱点, 嗜好

例句与用法：

The Governmentis worried about the weakness of the pound (against other currencies).

英国政府忧虑货币(较之其他货币)疲软。

The book's weakness is the author's inability to sustain an argument.

该书的缺点在于作者未能把论证展开。

There is an inherent weakness in the design.

这设计本身存在弱点。

There is still some weakness in the legs, but her general condition is good.

她双腿仍有些软弱无力，但总的情况尚好。

We all have our little weaknesses.

我们都有些小缺点。

词形变化：

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

详细释义：

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。