shortcoming

/ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ/ n
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

缺点;短处;不足之处

释义与例句

n 缺点;短处;不足之处
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard
  1. We must recognize our shortcomings and improve.
    我们必须认识到自己的不足并加以改进。
  2. The report pointed out several shortcomings in the system.
    报告指出了系统中的几个缺点。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. Despite his shortcomings, he is a hardworking person.
    尽管他有缺点,但他是一个勤奋的人。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 short(短)+ coming(来)→ 短缺之处 → 缺点

词族与关联词

同义词
  • weakness 弱点
    weakness 侧重能力或性格上的弱点;shortcoming 更侧重未能达到标准的缺陷。
    Everyone has their own weaknesses. 每个人都有自己的弱点。
反义词
  • strength 优点;长处
    strength 强调优势或强项,与 shortcoming 形成对立。
    Communication is one of her strengths. 沟通是她的优点之一。
常见搭配
  • point out shortcomings 指出缺点
    The teacher pointed out his shortcomings. 老师指出了他的缺点。
  • overcome shortcomings 克服不足
    We need to overcome our shortcomings. 我们需要克服自身的不足。
  • despite shortcomings 尽管有缺点
    Despite its shortcomings, the plan is good. 尽管有缺点,这个计划还是不错的。