1 [U] the state of being weak 弱;薄弱;软弱:
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.他认为哭是一种软弱的表现。
2 [C] a fault or lack of strength, especially in a person's character 弱点,缺点(尤指性格):
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses.认清自己的长处和弱点是很重要的。 [OPP] for senses 1 and 2 strength 第1及2义的反义词皆为strength
3 [C] [usu.sing] a weakness for sth/sb a particular and often foolish liking for sth/sb 癖好;嗜好:
I have a weakness for chocolate.我嗜吃巧克力。
weakness/ˋwiknIs; ˈwiːknəs or ˈwiːknIs/n 1 [U] when someone or something is not powerful, determined, or strong 软弱﹔虚弱: I dared not show any sign of weakness . 我不敢有任何懦弱的表现。He caught me in a moment of weakness . 他看到了我软弱的时刻。the weakness of the pound against the dollar 英镑兑美元汇率的疲软2 [C] a problem or fault 缺点﹐弱点: +in There are several weaknesses in their argument. 他们的论据中有几个漏洞。What are your main strengths and weaknesses ? 你主要的优点和缺点有哪些?3 have a weakness for sth to like something very much, especially something that you should not have or do 对某事的癖好[嗜好]: He had a weakness for chocolate. 他酷爱吃巧克力。
weaknessweaknessweaknessesnoun1(no plural) the state of not being strong: He thought that crying was a sign of weakness.2(pluralweaknesses) something that is wrong or bad in a person or thingoppositestrength