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;
💡 词根助记
weak虚弱的+ness表名词 →懦弱，虚弱
📝 例句
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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Excuse me for ringing you so late in the evening, but I've only just got home.
对不起，这么晚给你打电话，我刚到家。
I can wait all my life, sir.
先生，我可以等一辈子。
It's like this.
是这样的。