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BNC: 8552 COCA: 8140

shortcoming

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shortcoming /ˈʃoɚtˌkʌmɪŋ/ noun
plural shortcomings
shortcoming
/ˈʃoɚtˌkʌmɪŋ/
noun
plural shortcomings
Learner's definition of SHORTCOMING
[count]
1 
: a weakness in someone's character : a personal fault or failing（人性格方面的）缺点，短处
— usually plural通常用复数
2 
: a bad feature : a flaw or defect in something（某事物的）缺陷
BNC: 8552 COCA: 8140

shortcoming

noun

short·​com·​ing ˈshȯrt-ˌkə-miŋ How to pronounce shortcoming (audio)
ˌshȯrt-ˈkə-
: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole
also : the quality or state of being flawed or lacking

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Her lack of attention to detail is her biggest shortcoming. The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly.
Recent Examples on the Web To overcome this shortcoming, homes with rooftop solar systems must be connected to the utility grid. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 During the Cold War, American officials shrugged off this shortcoming as trivial; the Soviet Union was far from both. Arshan Barzani, WSJ, 24 Apr. 2022 But these shortcomings of crypto should be paired with the shortcoming of fiat currencies as well, recognizing that plenty of illicit laundering and insider trading takes place with the dollar too. Zenger News, Forbes, 22 June 2022 So, the fact that the LG CordZero is missing this feature isn’t a shortcoming in my opinion. Maren Estrada, BGR, 27 July 2022 Made hungry by his shortcoming and confident by his comeback, Chen’s performances across the team event and through the men’s singles were sensational, even record-setting. The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Feb. 2022 The ruling Liberal Democratic Party from which Kishida and Suga hail is infamous for burying its shortcoming and scandals in flurry of electioneering. William Pesek, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Cole lasted only two-plus innings, allowing three runs and four hits with two walks in his latest shortcoming against Boston. Kyle Hightower, Chron, 6 Oct. 2021 The complaints alleged that Facebook has been hiding its shortcoming about stopping the spread of hate speech and misinformation on its service to investors and the public. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shortcoming was in the 15th century
BNC: 8552 COCA: 8140
shortcoming

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHORTCOMING | SHORTCOMING + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤alleged, perceived所謂的／意識到的缺點➤obvious明顯的不足◇There were obvious shortcomings in the report.報告有明顯紕漏。➤fundamental, main, major, serious, significant根本缺陷；主要缺點；重大缺陷；嚴重缺陷▸➤minor小缺點➤potential潛在缺陷▸➤sb's own, personal某人自己的缺點；個人的不足▸➤methodological, technical方法／技術缺陷➤moral道德缺失VERB + SHORTCOMING➤have, suffer from有缺點▸➤call attention to, draw attention to, expose, highlight, identify, point out, reveal把注意力引向缺點；暴露缺點；突出缺陷；找出缺陷；指出缺點➤deflect attention from, divert attention from使注意力偏離缺點➤acknowledge, recognize承認／認識缺點▸➤be aware of意識到缺點◇They are well aware of their own shortcomings.他們很清楚自身的缺點。➤ignore, overlook忽略／忽視缺點◇The committee was willing to overlook her shortcomings.委員會情願對她的缺點忽略不計。➤address, compensate for, correct, make good, make up for, overcome, remedy處理缺陷；彌補不足；糾正缺點；改正缺點；克服不足◇Their proposal seeks to remedy the shortcomings of the current system.他們的建議旨在彌補當下體制存在的缺陷。SHORTCOMING + VERB➤stem from sth缺陷源自⋯◇Not all these shortcomings stem from inadequate resources.這些缺陷並非都源自資源不足。PREPOSITION➤despite sb/sth's shortcomings, in spite of sb/sth's shortcomings儘管⋯有缺點◇Despite its obvious shortcomings, the plan was accepted.儘管有明顯的缺陷，方案還是通過了。➤shortcoming in⋯中的缺陷◇the shortcomings in the law法律上的缺陷PHRASES➤shortcomings on sb's part (especially BrE) 某人的過錯◇They said the accident was due to shortcomings on the part of the pilots.他們說是飛行員的過失造成了這起事故。

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