shortcomings

英 [ʃɔːtˈkʌmɪŋz]

美 [ˈʃɔrtˌkʌmɪŋz]

n.  缺点; 短处
shortcoming的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 缺点;短处
  Someone's or something'sshortcomingsare the faults or weaknesses which they have.
  1. Marriages usually break down as a result of the shortcomings of both partners...
     婚姻常因为配偶双方的缺点而破裂。
  2. His book has its shortcomings.
     他的书有其自身的缺点。

双语例句

• I recognize my own shortcomings
  我承认自己的缺点。
• Currently used fault phase selector components are compared and their characteristics and shortcomings are pointed out.
  对目前实用的突变量及稳态量选相元件进行了比较，指出了其特点和存在的不足。
• The performance has been arranged at short notice, so it's bound to have shortcomings.
  准备仓促，演出少不了会有缺点。
• Shortcomings will be remedied in future editions.
  罅漏之处，有待订补。
• His book has its shortcomings.
  他的书有其自身的缺点。
• One should not gloss over one's shortcomings.
  不要隐讳自己的缺点。
• We must get over our shortcomings and mistakes in our work.
  我们必须克服工作上的缺点和错误。
• She poked fun at people's shortcomings.
  她拿别人的缺点开玩笑。
• The paper enumerates the measure methods of real estate bubble and points out their shortcomings.
  并对房地产泡沫测度方法进行评述和研究，指出各种方法的欠缺之处。
• Stones from other hills may serve to polish the jade of this one.--Advice from others may help one overcome one's shortcomings.
  他山之石，可以为错。