How do you use "weakness" in a sentence?

He tried to hide his weakness from the team. Her only weakness is that she works too hard. I have a real weakness for Italian food.

weakness

Q: What does "weakness" mean?

A lack of strength or a fault; something one cannot resist Weakness refers to either a lack of physical or mental strength, or a flaw or shortcoming in character, ability, or a system. It's also used idiomatically to describe something one finds hard to resist, as in 'chocolate is my weakness.' In professional contexts, people discuss strengths and weaknesses.

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Significado: A lack of strength or a fault; something one cannot resist

弱点，缺点

debilidad, punto débil

弱点、弱さ

약점, 약함

Weakness refers to either a lack of physical or mental strength, or a flaw or shortcoming in character, ability, or a system. It's also used idiomatically to describe something one finds hard to resist, as in 'chocolate is my weakness.' In professional contexts, people discuss strengths and weaknesses.

弱点指的是身体或精神力量的缺乏，或者性格、能力或系统中的缺陷或不足。它也被习语化地用来描述某人难以抗拒的东西，如'巧克力是我的弱点'。在职业环境中，人们会讨论优势和劣势。

Weakness se refiere a una falta de fuerza física o mental, o a un defecto o carencia en el carácter, la capacidad o un sistema. También se usa idiomáticamente para describir algo que uno encuentra difícil de resistir, como en «el chocolate es mi debilidad». En contextos profesionales, se habla de fortalezas y debilidades.

弱点とは、身体的または精神的な強さの欠如、または性格、能力、システムの欠陥や短所を指します。また、「チョコレートは私の弱点」のように、抵抗できないものを表す慣用表現としても使われます。仕事の場面では、長所と短所について話し合います。

weakness는 신체적 또는 정신적 힘의 부족, 또는 성격, 능력, 시스템의 결함이나 단점을 의미합니다. 또한 저항하기 어려운 것을 묘사하는 관용적 표현으로도 쓰이며, 예를 들어 'chocolate is my weakness(초콜릿에 약하다)'처럼 사용됩니다. 전문적인 맥락에서 사람들은 강점과 약점을 논의합니다.

Ejemplos

He tried to hide his weakness from the team.
他试图向团队隐瞒自己的弱点。
Intentó ocultar su debilidad al equipo.
彼はチームに自分の弱点を隠そうとしました。
그는 팀에게 자신의 약점을 숨기려고 했습니다.
Her only weakness is that she works too hard.
她唯一的缺点是工作太努力。
Su único punto débil es que trabaja demasiado.
彼女の唯一の弱点は働きすぎることです。
그녀의 유일한 약점은 너무 열심히 일한다는 것입니다.
I have a real weakness for Italian food.
我对意大利菜有一种真正的偏爱。
Tengo una verdadera debilidad por la comida italiana.
私はイタリア料理に本当に弱いんです。
저는 이탈리아 음식에 정말 약합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From 'weak' + '-ness'. 'Weak' comes from Old Norse 'veikr' meaning 'pliant, flexible', from Proto-Germanic 'waikwaz'. Related to Old English 'wac' (pliant). Originally meant 'bendable'; the 'lacking strength' sense followed.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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