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

• We all have some shortcomings.
  人皆有短处。
• I recognize my own shortcomings
  我承认自己的缺点。
• 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。
• 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。
• His conduct has some shortcomings.
  行止有亏。
• 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。
• The only way to preserve democracy is to raise hell about its shortcomings.
  维护民主的唯一办法是对其缺陷大声提出意见。
• It can help us know our shortcomings and inadequacy.
  它可以帮助我们了解我们的缺点和不足。
• 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。
• There are still plenty of shortcomings in our work.
  我们工作中还存在不少缺点。