Weakness
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n. 弱点，缺点;软弱，优柔寡断;弱，衰弱，虚弱;〈口〉偏爱，癖好;
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weak虚弱的+ness表名词 →懦弱，虚弱
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If he had neither innocence nor weakness, he had no practical philosophy.
如果说幼稚和软弱跟他从来没有缘份，那么，实用哲学对他也是陌生的。
capitalize on another's mistake [weakness]
利用他人的错误 [弱点]
His weakness for cigarettes is detrimental to his health.
他抽烟的嗜好对他的身体有害。
He is consciously trying to overcome his weakness.
他有意识地在克服自己的缺点。
We must make some concession to the weakness of old age.
我们要向老年虚弱者让步。
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📖 牛津释义
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
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I'll go to that shop and see if they have a telephone.
我去那个商店，看看是否有电话。
It's quite likely that a decision will be made before the end of the year.
有可能年底前就要作出决定。
Dad, when you sent me to Paris to see if I could really earn a living as a painter.
爸爸，你把我送去巴黎，想看看我是否真正能以绘画谋生。