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

• 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。
• His book has its shortcomings.
  他的书有其自身的缺点。
• After success, examine for shortcomings.
  在成绩面前找差距。
• 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。
• We all have some shortcomings.
  人皆有短处。
• One should not gloss over one's shortcomings.
  不要隐讳自己的缺点。
• 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。
• 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。
• Strengthen our work and overcome our mistakes and shortcomings.
  要加强我们的工作，改正我们的错误和缺点。
• 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。