shortcoming
🇬🇧 UK/'ʃɒ:t'kʌmiŋ/🇺🇸 US
C2
Definitions
n.
A fault or weakness; a failure to meet a required standard.
缺点,短处
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native EnglishCommon Collocations
- 1.major shortcoming主要缺点
- 2.personal shortcoming个人缺点
- 3.overcome shortcomings克服缺点
- 4.acknowledge shortcomings承认不足
Example Sentences
- 1.
The manager acknowledged the shortcomings of the current system and promised improvements.
- 2.
Despite its shortcomings, the proposal was approved with minor revisions.
- 3.
Self-awareness means recognizing your own shortcomings and working to overcome them.