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BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weaknessnounuk/ˈwiːk.nəs/ us/ˈwiːk.nəs/

B2 [ U ] the fact or state of not being strong or powerful虛弱；軟弱

Any change of policy will be interpreted as a sign of weakness.政策上的任何改變都會被當作是軟弱的表現。

B2 [ C ] a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective弱點；缺點；不足

There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.他們在安全部署上肯定有漏洞。
His main weakness as a manager is his inability to delegate.作爲經理，他的主要弱點在於不知道如何把工作分配給下屬。
The later novels show none of the weaknesses of his earlier work.後來的小說全無他早期作品中的那些缺點。
weakness for

C2 a strong liking, usually for something that might have unpleasant or unwanted effects（通常指對不好的東西的）嗜好，迷戀

My diet would be fine if only I didn't have a weakness for cookies.要不是我對甜食過於偏好，我的日常飲食將是比較健康的。

More examples

Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness.

This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.

His inability to handle the situation is a sure sign of weakness.

Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness.

In a position of authority, a weakness for the opposite sex leaves you open to blackmail.

BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness

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 1lack of strength軟弱無力ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAKNESS | WEAKNESS + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, fundamental, great, major, profound, serious, significant重大缺陷；根本弱點；主要缺點；嚴重缺陷；明顯的弱點➤glaring非常明顯的缺陷◇The team doesn't have any glaring weaknesses.該隊沒有任何明顯的弱點。➤fatal致命的弱點◇a fatal weakness in his theory他理論中的致命缺陷➤primary主要缺陷▸➤small小缺點▸➤physical身體孱弱▸➤structural結構缺陷➤methodological方法論上的缺陷◇the primary methodological weakness of this study這項研究在方法論上的主要缺陷➤personal個人缺點▸➤muscle, muscular肌無力▸➤economic, political經濟／政治弱點▸➤apparent, perceived明顯的／已知的弱點◇The criminals exploit apparent weaknesses in the system.罪犯會利用系統的明顯缺陷。➤obvious顯而易見的弱點◇She didn't seem to have any obvious weaknesses.她好像沒有任何明顯的弱點。➤inherent, intrinsic固有的／內在的缺陷➤institutional制度缺陷➤underlying根本缺陷◇the underlying weakness of the coalition's position聯盟所持立場的根本缺陷➤possible, potential可能的缺陷；潛在的弱點◇Make companies aware of potential weaknesses so they know what steps to take.讓公司瞭解自身的潛在弱點，從而知道採取什麼措施。➤relative相對弱勢◇a position of relative weakness處於相對弱勢的位置➤human人性的弱點➤moral道德上的缺點◇humanity's moral weakness and capacity for evil人類在道德上的缺點及其作惡的能力VERB + WEAKNESS➤have, suffer from有弱點；遭受缺陷之苦▸➤cause, create導致缺陷；產生弱點▸➤exploit利用薄弱環節▸➤assess, identify評價缺點；確認薄弱之處➤address解決薄弱之處◇The management had to address specific weaknesses in training.管理層不得不解決培訓中存在的具體漏洞。➤demonstrate, expose, highlight, point out, point to, reveal, show顯示不足；暴露缺點；突出缺點；指出不足；揭示薄弱之處➤acknowledge, admit, recognize承認不足；認識到弱點◇business leaders who refuse to admit their weaknesses不承認自身不足的商界領袖➤hide掩蓋缺點➤know瞭解缺點◇They know their strengths and weaknesses.他們知道自身的優缺點。➤minimize, overcome把不足降至最低點；克服弱點WEAKNESS + VERB➤be, lie缺點在於⋯◇The greatest weakness of the plan lies in its lack of government support.這個計劃最大的不足就是缺乏政府的支持。PREPOSITION➤weakness in在⋯方面的不足◇Service conditions soon revealed the inherent weaknesses in the vehicle's design.這款車的運行狀況很快暴露出了它設計上的先天不足。PHRASES➤a moment of weakness一時軟弱◇In a moment of weakness I let him drive my car.我一時心軟，就讓他開我的車。➤a sign of weakness軟弱的表示◇He saw compromise as a sign of weakness.他認為妥協表示軟弱。➤strengths and weaknesses優缺點◇The appraisal system seeks to assess employees' strengths and weaknesses.該評價系統旨在評估僱員的優點和不足。
weakness

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 2liking for sth/sb喜好ADJECTIVE | VERB + WEAKNESS | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤real極度的迷戀VERB + WEAKNESS➤have迷戀◇I have a real weakness for chocolate.我簡直無法抵抗巧克力的誘惑。➤develop養成嗜好▸➤overcome克服迷戀PREPOSITION➤weakness for對⋯的迷戀◇He can't overcome his weakness for fatty foods.他無法抵擋高脂肪食物的誘惑。
BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness noun
⇨ weakness 1 (the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal) ⇨ weakness 2 (We all have our weaknesses.) ⇨ taste 1 (a weakness for chocolate)weakness1

noun

 the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal 這個論點／方法／建議的不足之處We all have our weaknesses. 我們都有各自的弱點。weakness ♦︎ limitation ♦︎ shortcoming ♦︎ failingThese are all words for sth that is wrong with a system, plan or argument. 這些詞均表示系統、計劃或論點的不足、缺點。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a weakness / a limitation / a shortcoming / a failing in sth◆despite / in spite of sth's weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings / failings◆a great / serious / major weakness / limitation / shortcoming / failing◆to have / suffer from weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings◆to expose / reveal / identify / highlight the weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings / failings of sth◆to overcome the weaknesses / limitations / shortcomings of sth■ weakness [countable] a weak point in a system, plan, argument or piece of work that makes it less successful than it could be （系統、計劃、論點或作品的）弱點，缺點，不足◆Can you spot the weakness in that argument?你能指出那個論點的不足之處嗎？◆Try to consider the relative strengths and weaknesses of your work.要想想你的作品的相對優點和缺點。OPP strength ⇨ benefit noun 1 ■ limitation [countable, usually plural] a limit on what sb/sth can do or how good they/it can be 局限；限度◆This technique is useful but it has its limitations.這一技術實用，但也有局限性。◆She has serious limitations as a poet.作爲一位詩人，她有嚴重的局限性。■ shortcoming ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ; NAmE ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ [countable, usually plural] a fault in a system, service, plan or piece of work that makes it fail in what it is supposed to do （系統、服務、計劃或作品的）缺點，短處◆What are the real shortcomings in the inspection procedure?該審查程序的真正不足在哪裏？NOTE 辨析 Weakness or shortcoming?In many cases you can use either word. However, a weakness is usually sth that makes sth fail to be as good as it should be for its own sake. 在許多情況下這兩個詞可以通用。但是weakness通常指因自身缺陷而不能達到預期的良好效果◆We need to highlight any potential weaknesses in the proposal (= or the proposal may not be accepted).我們需要注意該建議可能存在的任何不足。A shortcoming is usually sth that makes sth fail in its duty to other people. * shortcoming通常指因缺點而未能向他人履行職責◆The report highlights the shortcomings of the prison service (= where it is failing prisoners / society).該報告特别強調了監獄部門的缺失。 ■ failing [countable, usually plural] a fault in a system, often a serious one （常指系統内嚴重的）弱點，缺陷◆The enquiry noted several failings in the current system.調查指出了目前系統的幾個致命缺陷。weakness2

noun

 the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal 這個論點／方法／建議的不足之處We all have our weaknesses. 我們都有各自的弱點。weakness ♦︎ fault ♦︎ inadequacy ♦︎ frailty ♦︎ vice ♦︎ failing ♦︎ flawThese are all words for sth that is wrong with a person's character. 這些詞均表示性格上的弱點。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a weakness / a fault / inadequacies / a vice / a failing / a flaw in sb / sth◆despite / in spite of sb's weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / failings / flaws◆sb's own weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / frailties / vices / failings◆sb's only weakness / fault / vice◆a great weakness / fault / vice / failing◆a serious weakness / fault / vice / flaw◆moral weakness / faults / inadequacy / failings◆human weakness / faults / frailty / failings◆personal weakness / inadequacy / failings◆to have weaknesses / faults / a vice / failings / a flaw■ weakness [countable, uncountable] a weak point in sb's character （性格上的）弱點，缺點，不足◆She admits that her love of luxury is one of her greatest weaknesses.她承認愛好奢華是她最大的弱點之一。◆You need to be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.你要了解自己的優缺點。◆He regarded asking for help as a sign of weakness.他認爲求助於人是軟弱的表現。OPP strength ⇨ strength , strength ⇨ benefit noun 1 ■ fault [countable] something that is wrong or not perfect in sb's character （性格上的）弱點，缺點，不良點◆We all have our faults.我們都有各自的弱點。◆She was prepared to overlook his faults.她已經做好準備，對他的缺點視而不見。◆I love her for all her faults (= despite her faults).盡管她有這麽多缺點，我還是愛她。◆She is blind to all her son's faults.她對兒子的缺點一概視而不見。NOTE 辨析 Weakness or fault?A fault is often more serious than a weakness. A weakness is often a weak point that people see in themselves; a fault is usually sth that they see in other people. * fault常比weakness更嚴重。weakness常指自己的弱點，fault通常指他人的不足。■ inadequacy ɪnˈædɪkwəsi [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a weakness in sb's character that means they are not as good as they should or could be （性格上的）弱點，缺陷◆She had to face up to her own inadequacies as a mother.她不得不正視自己作爲母親的不足。◆The prime minister's personal inadequacy contributed to the fall of the government.首相的個人缺陷導致了政府的垮台。■ frailty ˈfreɪlti [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal) weakness in sb's character or morals, especially considered as a natural human characteristic （尤指人性中的）弱點，懦弱，軟弱◆He has shown enough evidence of human frailty.他的表現足以證明人性的懦弱。◆We are all subject to the frailties of human nature.我們都受制於人性的種種弱點。■ vice [countable] a bad or immoral quality in sb's character; sth bad or immoral that sb does 邪惡；惡行；不道德行爲◆Of his many vices, his cruelty was the worst.他作惡多端，尤以殘暴爲甚。◆ (humorous) The occasional cigar is my only vice.我唯一的罪過是偶爾抽支煙。OPP virtue ⓘ A virtue is a particular good quality or habit. * virtue指美德◆Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid.恐怕她不具有耐心這一美德。 ■ failing [countable, usually plural] a fault or weakness in sb's character, especially where they fail in the care or duty they owe other people （性格上的）弱點，缺點（尤指因此不能履行義務）◆She was well aware of her own failings.她非常了解自己的弱點。■ flaw [countable] a weakness in sb's character （性格上的）弱點，缺點◆The hero's fatal flaw is ambition.主人公的致命弱點是野心太大。ⓘ Flaw is used especially to talk about the faults of characters in books and plays. A character's fatal flaw is a weakness that causes their own failure or destruction. * flaw尤指書和戲劇中人物的缺點，fatal flaw指導致失敗或毀滅的致命弱點。
BNC: 2867 COCA: 3487
weakness
Physical weakness: weakness, frailty, debility...
Faults: fault, defect, weakness...
Indulgence and pleasure-seeking: indulgence, decadence, self-indulgence...
Feelings of liking someone or something: liking, affection, taste...

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