| 释义 |
foi·ble
\ˈfȯibəl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: obsolete French (now faible), from obsolete foible, adjective (now faible), weak, from Old French flebe, feble, foible — more at feeble
1. : the part of a sword blade or foil blade between the middle and point — opposed to forte
2. : a minor flaw or shortcoming in personal character or behavior : failing, weakness
< longing for past ages is a human foible >
3. : an eccentric or whimsical liking for or interest in something : fad
< hi-fi looked like the private foible of experts — Brooks Atkinson >
Synonyms: see fault |