shortcoming

美 [ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ]英 [ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ]
  • n.缺点;短处

复数: shortcomings

short adj.短的 + com(e) 过来 + -ing 名词后缀

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shortcomingshortcoming

noun

usually pl.缺点;短处
a fault in sb's character, a plan, a system, etc.

defect

shortcoming

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    N-COUNT 缺点;短处
    Someone's or something's shortcomings are the faults or weaknesses which they have.

    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。

noun

1
a failing or deficiency
that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
Synonym: defect

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  1. If it were not for this shortcoming , he would be a fairly good coach .

    要不是有这一缺点,他可能会是一个相当好的教练。

  2. The shortcoming of traditional software development mothed is analyzed .

    本文首先分析了传统软件开发方法存在的缺点。

  3. 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。

  4. His book has its shortcomings .

    他的书有其自身的缺点。

  5. She poked fun at people 's shortcomings .

    她拿别人的缺点开玩笑。

  6. 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。

  7. I recognize my own shortcomings

    我承认自己的缺点。

  8. The conversation ranged over the desirability of such restaurants , the shortcomings of men , and why it had only taken 15 minutes to cross a continent .

    谈话涉及了这类餐馆的吸引人之处、男人的弱点,还有为什么只用15分钟就跨越了一个大洲。

  9. We began to realize the shortcomings of the local government system .

    我们开始认识到当地政府体制中的弊病。

  10. They were aware of the severe shortcomings in their tactics .

    他们意识到他们的策略存在着严重的不足。

  11. There are still plenty of shortcomings in our work .

    我们工作中还存在不少缺点。

  12. There are many shortcomings in the film .

    这部影片还有很多欠缺。

  13. One should not gloss over one 's shortcomings .

    不要隐讳自己的缺点。

  14. Compared with her achievements , her shortcomings are , after all , only secondary .

    她的缺点同她的成绩相比,毕竟是第二位的。

  15. We all have some shortcomings .

    人皆有短处。

  16. We hope that you will not hesitate to make us aware of any shortcomings which you may find in this plan .

    这个计划有什么缺欠,希望大家提出来。

  17. 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。

  18. 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。

  19. While I admit his good point , I can see his shortcomings .

    虽然我承认他的优点,我还是能看到他的缺点。

  20. After success , examine for shortcomings .

    在成绩面前找差距。

  21. 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。

  22. We should check our complacency and constantly criticize our shortcomings .

    我们应该抑制自满,时时批评自己的缺点。

  23. His conduct has some shortcomings .

    行止有亏。

  24. Don 't laugh at other 's shortcomings .

    不要讥笑别人的缺点。

  25. Shortcomings will be remedied in future editions .

    罅漏之处,有待订补。

  26. They ignore the shortcomings of their baby ’ s looks on purpose .

    他们刻意地忽视孩子长相上的缺点。

  27. As we know prolixity is a big shortcoming to write articles .

    众所周知,罗嗦是写文章的大忌

  28. She poked fun at people 's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks .

    她冷嘲热讽地拿别人的缺点开玩笑。

  29. You need not descant upon my shortcomings .

    你不必絮说我的缺点。

  30. Be prepared for your annual review — the boss tends to have a sharp tongue when going over your shortcomings .

    为你的年度考核做好准备吧——老板在评价你的缺点时往往很毒舌。

前缀
e-adj.短的

shortage n. 不足

short adj.短的 + -age 名词后缀

shortly adv. 不多时

short adj.短的 + -ly ...地

shorthand n. 速记(法)

short adj.短的 + hand n.手

后缀
e-名词后缀

beginning n. 开始,起初,开端

begin 开始 + -n- + -ing 名词后缀

building n. 建筑物

build v.建筑 + -ing 名词后缀

evening n. 傍晚

even adv.甚至 + -ing 名词后缀

following adj. 下列的

follow v.跟在…后面 + -ing 名词后缀

meeting n. 会议

meet 遇见,相会 + -ing 名词后缀

morning n. 早晨

morn 早晨 + -ing 名词后缀

painting n. 绘画

paint n.油漆 + -ing 名词后缀

sightseeing n. 观光

sight 眼光 + see v.看到 + -ing 名词后缀

boating n. 划船(运动或消遣)

boat n.舟 + -ing 名词后缀

bowling n. 保龄球

bowl n.碗 + -ing 名词后缀

boxing n. 拳击(运动)

box 拳击 + -ing 名词后缀

crossing n. (道路的)十字路口

breed v.使…繁殖 + -ing 名词后缀

ending n. (故事、电影等的)结尾,结局

end n.最后部分 + -ing 名词后缀

feeling n. 感觉

feel v.觉得 + -ing 名词后缀

handwriting n. 手写

hand n.手 + writ(e) 写 + -ing 名词后缀

hearing n. 听力

hear 听 + -ing 名词后缀

lightning n. 闪电

light n.光 + -n- + -ing 名词后缀

living adj. 活着的

liv(e) 活的,生动的 + -ing 名词后缀

nursing n. 护理,看护

nurs(e) 看护,照料 + -ing 名词后缀

opening v. 开放

open adj.开着的 + -ing 名词后缀

outing n. 郊游

out adv.离开 + -ing 名词后缀

parking n. 停车

park 停车,泊车 + -ing 名词后缀

reading n. 阅读

read 读 + -ing 名词后缀

running n. 跑步(运动)

run 跑,赛跑 + -n- + -ing 名词后缀

suffering n. 疼痛

suffer 遭受,忍受 + -ing 名词后缀

surrounding adj. 周围的

surround v.围绕 + -ing 名词后缀

swimming n. 游泳

swim v.游泳 + -m- + -ing 名词后缀

training n. 训练

train 训练,培养 + -ing 名词后缀

understanding n. 理解力

understand 理解,懂得 + -ing 名词后缀

warning n. 警告

warn 警告 + -ing 名词后缀

wedding n. 婚礼

wed 结婚 + -d- + -ing 名词后缀

writing n.

writ(e) 写 + -ing 名词后缀

ceiling n. 天花板

ceil v.给…装镶板或抹灰泥 + -ing 名词后缀

drawing v. 绘画

draw 画 + -ing 名词后缀

finding v. 找到

find 发现 + -ing 名词后缀

heading n. (页首或章节开头的)标题

head- 头 + -ing 名词后缀

heating v. 加热

heat n.热 + -ing 名词后缀

landing n. 楼梯平台

land n.陆地 + -ing 名词后缀

learning n. 学习

learn 学习 + -ing 名词后缀

shopping n. 购物

shop 商店;购物 + p n.(P)英语字母表中第十六个字母 + -ing 名词后缀

spelling n. 拼写

spell v.拼写 + -ing 名词后缀

teaching n. 教学

teach 教导,教书 + -ing 名词后缀

turning v. 转弯

turn 转弯,旋转 + -ing 名词后缀

thanksgiving n. 感恩节(美国定为十一月的第四个星期四,加拿大定为十月的第二个星期一,均为公休日)

thanks pl-n.感谢 + giv(e) 给;授予 + -ing 名词后缀

bearing n. 关系

bear v.携带 + -ing 名词后缀

housing n. 住房

hous(e) 提供住所 + -ing 名词后缀

shortcoming defect weakness 【导航词义:缺点】
shortcoming v. 缺点,短处
〔辨析〕

指某人或某事物所存在的不足或缺陷,通常用复数。

〔例证〕

They were aware of the severe shortcomings in their tactics.

他们意识到他们的策略存在着严重的不足。

We began to realize the shortcomings of the local government system.

我们开始认识到当地政府体制中的弊病。

If it were not for this shortcoming, he would be a fairly good coach.

要不是有这一缺点,他可能会是一个相当好的教练。

defect v. 缺陷,毛病
〔辨析〕

指人体器官、性格方面的缺陷,或事物易于被察觉的缺陷。

〔例证〕

The little girl was born with a sight defect.

这个小姑娘先天视力有缺陷。

We know that it is a defect in his character.

我们知道这是他性格上的缺点。

Despite all its defects the movie has a real charm.

尽管有许多不足之处,这部影片仍颇具魅力。

weakness v. 弱点,缺点
〔辨析〕

指人性格、品行方面的缺点,或体制、组织、设计等方面的缺陷。

〔例证〕

Tom succeeded in his efforts to overcome his fatal weakness.

汤姆努力克服了自己致命的弱点。

Drinking is his weakness.

他的缺点是爱喝酒。

Don't you see the weakness of his design?

你没看出他的设计的缺陷吗?