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
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We must recognize our shortcomings and improve.
我们必须认识到自己的不足并加以改进。
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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
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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
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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
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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
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point out shortcomings 指出缺点The teacher pointed out his shortcomings. 老师指出了他的缺点。
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overcome shortcomings 克服不足We need to overcome our shortcomings. 我们需要克服自身的不足。
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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。