Word · Frequency #8552
shortcoming
缺点；不足；缺陷
核心释义
a failing or deficiency; a defect
- 1.
缺陷或不足；未能达到目标或理想。
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
- 2.
不足或缺陷
a failing or deficiency
缺陷或不足；未能达到目标或理想。；不足或缺陷；缺点；短处
用法In use
One major shortcoming of the plan is its lack of funding.
用法提示：shortcoming 作主语，与 of 搭配说明具体方面
She acknowledged her own shortcomings and worked hard to improve.
用法提示：shortcomings 作宾语，表示自身的不足
Despite its shortcomings, the software is still widely used.
用法提示：shortcomings 作介词 despite 的宾语
sb's/sth's shortcoming
shortcoming 常与物主代词连用。
Procrastination is his main shortcoming.
拖延是他的主要缺点。
shortcoming in sth
常用复数形式，后接 in 表示某方面的缺陷。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- major shortcoming
- 主要缺点
- One major shortcoming of the plan is its high cost.这个计划的一个主要缺点是成本太高。
- serious shortcoming
- 严重缺陷
- The report highlighted a serious shortcoming in the security system.报告指出了安全系统中的一个严重缺陷。
- overcome shortcomings
- 克服缺点
- She worked hard to overcome her shortcomings in public speaking.她努力克服自己在公开演讲方面的缺点。
- point out shortcomings
- 指出缺点
- The teacher pointed out several shortcomings in my essay.老师指出了我论文中的几个缺点。
- address shortcomings
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
shortcoming = short（短）+ coming（来），联想到‘短处’来了，即缺点。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：self-evaluation、performance appraisal、constructive criticism ‘shortcoming’ 是一个中性词汇，常用于各种正式和非正式场合，如自我评估、工作评价或讨论问题时指出不足之处。
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词，常用复数形式 shortcomings
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Coming and upcoming rhyme with shortcoming (same ending /kʌmɪŋ/). Income, outcome, and shortcut are spelling-related but do not rhyme; their ending sounds differ.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.