Definition of weakness in English:

weakness

noun ˈwiːknəsˈwiknəs

1mass noun The state or condition of being weak.
衰弱；虚弱；薄弱；弱点
the country's weakness in international dealings
该国在国际事务中的软弱。
Example sentencesExamples
- These conditions continue to be seen as a sign of weakness rather than illness.
- A prolonged admission is likely to result in profound weakness and physical disability.
- This is the same bacterial nerve toxin that causes botulism, an illness which causes muscle weakness or paralysis.
- Other symptoms include general weakness, a weak cry and various neurological disorders.
- Conversely, deprivation produces feelings of inferiority, weakness and helplessness.
- Yet it undertakes this task in conditions of profound economic weakness.
- Hecate's words faltered and she trembled with weakness and exhaustion.
- He knows our human condition, our weakness and frailty, even better than we do.
- The problem, which results in instant weakness, first struck him last season.
- Critics will no doubt mock the idea, asserting perhaps that it is a sign of weakness or even desperation.
- Such conditions can lead to dizziness, weakness, lethargy and confusion.
- My life had dissolved into illness, weakness, pain and exhaustion.
- It has been run by two-party or three-party coalitions, with all the instability and weakness that brings.
- The country's economic weakness resulted in a weakening of its military capability.
- Myasthenia gravis is a chronic, autoimmune disorder which results in progressive skeletal muscle weakness.
- The result is muscle weakness that is especially pronounced in the face, arms, and legs.
- This resulted in several long-range attacks which spotted defensive weakness and exploited it.
- The nerve condition is characterized by weakness and quick fatigue of facial muscles.
- That is to say it did not stem from any inherent infirmity or weakness or deficiency.
- Lastly there may be a stage of exhaustion, tiredness and weakness.
Synonyms
frailty, feebleness, enfeeblement, puniness, fragility, delicateness, delicacy, weakliness
infirmity, sickness, sickliness, shakiness, debility, incapacity, indisposition, decrepitude, enervation, fatigue, exhaustion, tiredness
informal weediness
spinelessness, timidity, cravenness, cowardliness, pusillanimity, timorousness, indecisiveness, indecision, irresolution, ineffectuality, uselessness, ineptness, ineptitude, effeteness, meekness, tameness, powerlessness, ineffectiveness, impotence, faint-heartedness
informal chicken-heartedness
inadequacy, defectiveness, faultiness, deficiency, imperfection
unconvincingness, untenability, tenuousness, implausibility, unsatisfactoriness, slightness, poverty, inadequacy, thinness, transparency
unsoundness, flimsiness, lameness, hollowness
indistinctness, muffledness, mutedness, faintness, lowness, low intensity
dimness, paleness, wanness, dullness, feebleness
2A disadvantage or fault.
you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses
你必须认识到你们产品的优缺点。
Example sentencesExamples
- Its lack of formality was now depicted as a weakness, not a strength.
- You know, we all have our strengths and our weaknesses, our faults and our abilities.
- The objective of the event is to explore the strengths and weaknesses of franchising as a source of new business opportunities.
- The more they sang, the more apparent their individual strengths and weaknesses became.
- Much like each of us, candidates for the Presidency have their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Who is your competition, and what are their strengths or weaknesses?
- It will identify the financial strengths and weaknesses of your system.
- You are the same person with the same weaknesses and the same strengths.
- This will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the business and will guide decisions on the best way forward.
- So we all bring to the table a variety of experiences, strengths and weaknesses.
- The commission is visiting all the candidates before writing a report on their strengths and weaknesses.
- So, what are Clark's strengths and weaknesses, and how can she win back voters?
- You need to make sure that the system responds adequately to any faults and weaknesses that have been reported.
- American efforts to address these issues reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of our society.
- His other key weakness is his inability to detach himself from his players and put them under pressure.
- In short, Scotland's economic strengths outweigh its weaknesses.
- In the report the school was praised for its success in addressing weaknesses highlighted in the last report.
- We know each other's faults and weaknesses and complement each other.
- Then, as life goes on, you learn to understand and accept that person's faults and weaknesses.
- There are actually numerous ways to intercept packets in Windows, each with their own disadvantages and weaknesses.
- It now has more strengths than weaknesses and ‘has come a long way’ since 1998.
Synonyms
fault, flaw, defect, deficiency, weak point/spot, failing, foible, shortcoming, imperfection, blemish, Achilles heel, chink in one's armour
3A person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively.
宠爱，受宠爱的人，受宠爱的东西
you're his one weakness—he should never have met you
你是他的至爱——他真不该和你相遇。
Example sentencesExamples
- Puppies are my one weakness. I love puppies!
- French fries are a weakness of mine and I have a hard time saying no to any offering of crisp, golden potato sticks.
- Im normally not much of a collector but books are a weakness of mine.
1. 3.1weakness for A self-indulgent liking for.
  癖好，嗜好
  his weakness for prawn cocktails
  他对凉拌虾肉的嗜好。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I've always had a weakness for the company of good-looking men.
  I invest quite a lot of money for my children, but I also have a definite weakness for shoes - I can't resist them.
  Synonyms
  fondness, liking, love, passion, partiality, preference, penchant, soft spot, bent, predisposition, predilection, leaning, inclination, proneness, proclivity, disposition, taste, eye
  relish, zeal, enthusiasm, appetite

Definition of weakness in US English:

weakness

nounˈwiknəsˈwēknəs

1The state or condition of lacking strength.
衰弱；虚弱；薄弱；弱点
the country's weakness in international dealings
该国在国际事务中的软弱。
Example sentencesExamples
- Critics will no doubt mock the idea, asserting perhaps that it is a sign of weakness or even desperation.
- This resulted in several long-range attacks which spotted defensive weakness and exploited it.
- Hecate's words faltered and she trembled with weakness and exhaustion.
- These conditions continue to be seen as a sign of weakness rather than illness.
- Such conditions can lead to dizziness, weakness, lethargy and confusion.
- That is to say it did not stem from any inherent infirmity or weakness or deficiency.
- The country's economic weakness resulted in a weakening of its military capability.
- The problem, which results in instant weakness, first struck him last season.
- Conversely, deprivation produces feelings of inferiority, weakness and helplessness.
- Lastly there may be a stage of exhaustion, tiredness and weakness.
- This is the same bacterial nerve toxin that causes botulism, an illness which causes muscle weakness or paralysis.
- My life had dissolved into illness, weakness, pain and exhaustion.
- Yet it undertakes this task in conditions of profound economic weakness.
- It has been run by two-party or three-party coalitions, with all the instability and weakness that brings.
- Other symptoms include general weakness, a weak cry and various neurological disorders.
- He knows our human condition, our weakness and frailty, even better than we do.
- The result is muscle weakness that is especially pronounced in the face, arms, and legs.
- A prolonged admission is likely to result in profound weakness and physical disability.
- The nerve condition is characterized by weakness and quick fatigue of facial muscles.
- Myasthenia gravis is a chronic, autoimmune disorder which results in progressive skeletal muscle weakness.
Synonyms
frailty, feebleness, enfeeblement, puniness, fragility, delicateness, delicacy, weakliness
spinelessness, timidity, cravenness, cowardliness, pusillanimity, timorousness, indecisiveness, indecision, irresolution, ineffectuality, uselessness, ineptness, ineptitude, effeteness, meekness, tameness, powerlessness, ineffectiveness, impotence, faint-heartedness
inadequacy, defectiveness, faultiness, deficiency, imperfection
unconvincingness, untenability, tenuousness, implausibility, unsatisfactoriness, slightness, poverty, inadequacy, thinness, transparency
indistinctness, muffledness, mutedness, faintness, lowness, low intensity
1. 1.1 A quality or feature regarded as a disadvantage or fault.
  缺点
  you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses
  你必须认识到你们产品的优缺点。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Its lack of formality was now depicted as a weakness, not a strength.
  This will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the business and will guide decisions on the best way forward.
  American efforts to address these issues reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of our society.
  It now has more strengths than weaknesses and ‘has come a long way’ since 1998.
  Much like each of us, candidates for the Presidency have their own strengths and weaknesses.
  In the report the school was praised for its success in addressing weaknesses highlighted in the last report.
  The commission is visiting all the candidates before writing a report on their strengths and weaknesses.
  In short, Scotland's economic strengths outweigh its weaknesses.
  Then, as life goes on, you learn to understand and accept that person's faults and weaknesses.
  You know, we all have our strengths and our weaknesses, our faults and our abilities.
  The more they sang, the more apparent their individual strengths and weaknesses became.
  Who is your competition, and what are their strengths or weaknesses?
  So we all bring to the table a variety of experiences, strengths and weaknesses.
  It will identify the financial strengths and weaknesses of your system.
  The objective of the event is to explore the strengths and weaknesses of franchising as a source of new business opportunities.
  You are the same person with the same weaknesses and the same strengths.
  You need to make sure that the system responds adequately to any faults and weaknesses that have been reported.
  We know each other's faults and weaknesses and complement each other.
  There are actually numerous ways to intercept packets in Windows, each with their own disadvantages and weaknesses.
  His other key weakness is his inability to detach himself from his players and put them under pressure.
  So, what are Clark's strengths and weaknesses, and how can she win back voters?
  Synonyms
  fault, flaw, defect, deficiency, weak point, weak spot, failing, foible, shortcoming, imperfection, blemish, achilles heel, chink in one's armour
2. 1.2 A person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively.
  宠爱，受宠爱的人，受宠爱的东西
  you're his one weakness—he should never have met you
  你是他的至爱——他真不该和你相遇。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Im normally not much of a collector but books are a weakness of mine.
  French fries are a weakness of mine and I have a hard time saying no to any offering of crisp, golden potato sticks.
  Puppies are my one weakness. I love puppies!
3. 1.3weakness forin singular A self-indulgent liking for.
  癖好，嗜好
  he had a great weakness for Scotch whisky
  Example sentencesExamples
  I've always had a weakness for the company of good-looking men.
  I invest quite a lot of money for my children, but I also have a definite weakness for shoes - I can't resist them.
  Synonyms
  fondness, liking, love, passion, partiality, preference, penchant, soft spot, bent, predisposition, predilection, leaning, inclination, proneness, proclivity, disposition, taste, eye

词汇	weakness
释义	Definition of weakness in English: weakness noun ˈwiːknəsˈwiknəs 1mass noun The state or condition of being weak. 衰弱；虚弱；薄弱；弱点 the country's weakness in international dealings 该国在国际事务中的软弱。 Example sentencesExamples These conditions continue to be seen as a sign of weakness rather than illness. A prolonged admission is likely to result in profound weakness and physical disability. This is the same bacterial nerve toxin that causes botulism, an illness which causes muscle weakness or paralysis. Other symptoms include general weakness, a weak cry and various neurological disorders. Conversely, deprivation produces feelings of inferiority, weakness and helplessness. Yet it undertakes this task in conditions of profound economic weakness. Hecate's words faltered and she trembled with weakness and exhaustion. He knows our human condition, our weakness and frailty, even better than we do. The problem, which results in instant weakness, first struck him last season. Critics will no doubt mock the idea, asserting perhaps that it is a sign of weakness or even desperation. Such conditions can lead to dizziness, weakness, lethargy and confusion. My life had dissolved into illness, weakness, pain and exhaustion. It has been run by two-party or three-party coalitions, with all the instability and weakness that brings. The country's economic weakness resulted in a weakening of its military capability. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic, autoimmune disorder which results in progressive skeletal muscle weakness. The result is muscle weakness that is especially pronounced in the face, arms, and legs. This resulted in several long-range attacks which spotted defensive weakness and exploited it. The nerve condition is characterized by weakness and quick fatigue of facial muscles. That is to say it did not stem from any inherent infirmity or weakness or deficiency. Lastly there may be a stage of exhaustion, tiredness and weakness. Synonyms frailty, feebleness, enfeeblement, puniness, fragility, delicateness, delicacy, weakliness infirmity, sickness, sickliness, shakiness, debility, incapacity, indisposition, decrepitude, enervation, fatigue, exhaustion, tiredness informal weediness spinelessness, timidity, cravenness, cowardliness, pusillanimity, timorousness, indecisiveness, indecision, irresolution, ineffectuality, uselessness, ineptness, ineptitude, effeteness, meekness, tameness, powerlessness, ineffectiveness, impotence, faint-heartedness informal chicken-heartedness inadequacy, defectiveness, faultiness, deficiency, imperfection unconvincingness, untenability, tenuousness, implausibility, unsatisfactoriness, slightness, poverty, inadequacy, thinness, transparency unsoundness, flimsiness, lameness, hollowness indistinctness, muffledness, mutedness, faintness, lowness, low intensity dimness, paleness, wanness, dullness, feebleness 2A disadvantage or fault. you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses 你必须认识到你们产品的优缺点。 Example sentencesExamples Its lack of formality was now depicted as a weakness, not a strength. You know, we all have our strengths and our weaknesses, our faults and our abilities. The objective of the event is to explore the strengths and weaknesses of franchising as a source of new business opportunities. The more they sang, the more apparent their individual strengths and weaknesses became. Much like each of us, candidates for the Presidency have their own strengths and weaknesses. Who is your competition, and what are their strengths or weaknesses? It will identify the financial strengths and weaknesses of your system. You are the same person with the same weaknesses and the same strengths. This will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the business and will guide decisions on the best way forward. So we all bring to the table a variety of experiences, strengths and weaknesses. The commission is visiting all the candidates before writing a report on their strengths and weaknesses. So, what are Clark's strengths and weaknesses, and how can she win back voters? You need to make sure that the system responds adequately to any faults and weaknesses that have been reported. American efforts to address these issues reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of our society. His other key weakness is his inability to detach himself from his players and put them under pressure. In short, Scotland's economic strengths outweigh its weaknesses. In the report the school was praised for its success in addressing weaknesses highlighted in the last report. We know each other's faults and weaknesses and complement each other. Then, as life goes on, you learn to understand and accept that person's faults and weaknesses. There are actually numerous ways to intercept packets in Windows, each with their own disadvantages and weaknesses. It now has more strengths than weaknesses and ‘has come a long way’ since 1998. Synonyms fault, flaw, defect, deficiency, weak point/spot, failing, foible, shortcoming, imperfection, blemish, Achilles heel, chink in one's armour 3A person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively. 宠爱，受宠爱的人，受宠爱的东西 you're his one weakness—he should never have met you 你是他的至爱——他真不该和你相遇。 Example sentencesExamples Puppies are my one weakness. I love puppies! French fries are a weakness of mine and I have a hard time saying no to any offering of crisp, golden potato sticks. Im normally not much of a collector but books are a weakness of mine. 3.1weakness for A self-indulgent liking for. 癖好，嗜好 his weakness for prawn cocktails 他对凉拌虾肉的嗜好。 Example sentencesExamples I've always had a weakness for the company of good-looking men. I invest quite a lot of money for my children, but I also have a definite weakness for shoes - I can't resist them. Synonyms fondness, liking, love, passion, partiality, preference, penchant, soft spot, bent, predisposition, predilection, leaning, inclination, proneness, proclivity, disposition, taste, eye relish, zeal, enthusiasm, appetite Definition of weakness in US English: weakness nounˈwiknəsˈwēknəs 1The state or condition of lacking strength. 衰弱；虚弱；薄弱；弱点 the country's weakness in international dealings 该国在国际事务中的软弱。 Example sentencesExamples Critics will no doubt mock the idea, asserting perhaps that it is a sign of weakness or even desperation. This resulted in several long-range attacks which spotted defensive weakness and exploited it. Hecate's words faltered and she trembled with weakness and exhaustion. These conditions continue to be seen as a sign of weakness rather than illness. Such conditions can lead to dizziness, weakness, lethargy and confusion. That is to say it did not stem from any inherent infirmity or weakness or deficiency. The country's economic weakness resulted in a weakening of its military capability. The problem, which results in instant weakness, first struck him last season. Conversely, deprivation produces feelings of inferiority, weakness and helplessness. Lastly there may be a stage of exhaustion, tiredness and weakness. This is the same bacterial nerve toxin that causes botulism, an illness which causes muscle weakness or paralysis. My life had dissolved into illness, weakness, pain and exhaustion. Yet it undertakes this task in conditions of profound economic weakness. It has been run by two-party or three-party coalitions, with all the instability and weakness that brings. Other symptoms include general weakness, a weak cry and various neurological disorders. He knows our human condition, our weakness and frailty, even better than we do. The result is muscle weakness that is especially pronounced in the face, arms, and legs. A prolonged admission is likely to result in profound weakness and physical disability. The nerve condition is characterized by weakness and quick fatigue of facial muscles. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic, autoimmune disorder which results in progressive skeletal muscle weakness. Synonyms frailty, feebleness, enfeeblement, puniness, fragility, delicateness, delicacy, weakliness spinelessness, timidity, cravenness, cowardliness, pusillanimity, timorousness, indecisiveness, indecision, irresolution, ineffectuality, uselessness, ineptness, ineptitude, effeteness, meekness, tameness, powerlessness, ineffectiveness, impotence, faint-heartedness inadequacy, defectiveness, faultiness, deficiency, imperfection unconvincingness, untenability, tenuousness, implausibility, unsatisfactoriness, slightness, poverty, inadequacy, thinness, transparency indistinctness, muffledness, mutedness, faintness, lowness, low intensity 1.1 A quality or feature regarded as a disadvantage or fault. 缺点 you must recognize your product's strengths and weaknesses 你必须认识到你们产品的优缺点。 Example sentencesExamples Its lack of formality was now depicted as a weakness, not a strength. This will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the business and will guide decisions on the best way forward. American efforts to address these issues reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of our society. It now has more strengths than weaknesses and ‘has come a long way’ since 1998. Much like each of us, candidates for the Presidency have their own strengths and weaknesses. In the report the school was praised for its success in addressing weaknesses highlighted in the last report. The commission is visiting all the candidates before writing a report on their strengths and weaknesses. In short, Scotland's economic strengths outweigh its weaknesses. Then, as life goes on, you learn to understand and accept that person's faults and weaknesses. You know, we all have our strengths and our weaknesses, our faults and our abilities. The more they sang, the more apparent their individual strengths and weaknesses became. Who is your competition, and what are their strengths or weaknesses? So we all bring to the table a variety of experiences, strengths and weaknesses. It will identify the financial strengths and weaknesses of your system. The objective of the event is to explore the strengths and weaknesses of franchising as a source of new business opportunities. You are the same person with the same weaknesses and the same strengths. You need to make sure that the system responds adequately to any faults and weaknesses that have been reported. We know each other's faults and weaknesses and complement each other. There are actually numerous ways to intercept packets in Windows, each with their own disadvantages and weaknesses. His other key weakness is his inability to detach himself from his players and put them under pressure. So, what are Clark's strengths and weaknesses, and how can she win back voters? Synonyms fault, flaw, defect, deficiency, weak point, weak spot, failing, foible, shortcoming, imperfection, blemish, achilles heel, chink in one's armour 1.2 A person or thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively. 宠爱，受宠爱的人，受宠爱的东西 you're his one weakness—he should never have met you 你是他的至爱——他真不该和你相遇。 Example sentencesExamples Im normally not much of a collector but books are a weakness of mine. French fries are a weakness of mine and I have a hard time saying no to any offering of crisp, golden potato sticks. Puppies are my one weakness. I love puppies! 1.3weakness forin singular A self-indulgent liking for. 癖好，嗜好 he had a great weakness for Scotch whisky Example sentencesExamples I've always had a weakness for the company of good-looking men. I invest quite a lot of money for my children, but I also have a definite weakness for shoes - I can't resist them. Synonyms fondness, liking, love, passion, partiality, preference, penchant, soft spot, bent, predisposition, predilection, leaning, inclination, proneness, proclivity, disposition, taste, eye
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