单词 | weakness |
释义 | weakness /week"nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness. 2. an inadequate or defective quality, as in a person's character; slight fault or defect: to show great sympathy for human weaknesses. 3. a self-indulgent liking or special fondness, as for a particular thing: I've always had a weakness for the opera. 4. an object of special desire; something very difficult to resist: Chocolates were her weakness. [1250-1300; ME weikenes. See WEAK, -NESS] Syn. 1. fragility. 2. flaw. See fault. 3. penchant, passion, hunger, appetite. Ant. 1. strength. |
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