weakness
noun uk/ˈwiːk.nəs/ us/ˈwiːk.nəs/
B2 [ U ]虚弱；软弱
the fact or state of not being strong or powerful
Any change of policy will be interpreted as a sign of weakness. 政策上的任何改变都会被当作是软弱的表现。
B2 [ C ]弱点；缺点；不足
a particular part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective
There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements. 他们在安全部署上肯定有漏洞。
His main weakness as a manager is his inability to delegate. 作为经理，他的主要弱点在于不知道如何把工作分配给下属。
The later novels show none of the weaknesses of his earlier work. 后来的小说全无他早期作品中的那些缺点。
weakness forC2 （通常指对不好的东西的）嗜好，迷恋
a strong liking, usually for something that might have unpleasant or unwanted effects
My diet would be fine if only I didn't have a weakness for cookies. 要不是我对甜食过于偏好，我的日常饮食将是比较健康的。
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- 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.