weakness
n
1 [U] state of being weak 弱; 软弱; 虚弱; 薄弱
the weakness of a country's defences 国家防御力量的薄弱
weakness of character 性格之懦弱
New evidence revealed the weakness of the prosecution's case. 这一新的证据表明原告理由不充足.
2 [C] defect or fault, esp in a person's character 弱点, 缺点(尤指性格的)
We all have our weaknesses. 我们大家都有不足之处.
3 [C usu sing 通常作单数]
~ for sth/sb special or foolish liking for sth/sb (对某事物[某人]的)特殊的或痴心的爱好
have a weakness for peanut butter, fast cars, tall women 偏爱花生酱、 跑车、 高个儿女子.
🔁 扩展释义
*['wi:knis]n. 虚弱, 薄弱, 弱点【经】 欲振乏力
🌿 同词根单词
whistlevi. 吹口哨,吹哨子,鸣汽笛;呼啸;(动物)发出刺耳的叫声;吹口哨召唤;
vt. 由吹口哨而发出;吹口哨召唤;用哨声使…行动;
n. 口哨,哨子;汽笛;哨声,笛声;啭鸣声:尖厉高音;
whirlvi. 旋转,回旋;急走,飞奔;头晕眼花;
vt. 使旋转,使回旋;卷走;飞快地带走;眼花,眩晕;
n. 旋转,回旋;昏乱;[动,植]轮,环;一连串的事;