柯林斯词典shortcoming /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ (shortcomings) 1. N-COUNT Someone's or something's shortcomings are the faults or weaknesses which they have. 缺点 Marriages usually break down as a result of the shortcomings of both partners. 婚姻常常因双方的缺点而破裂。 返回 shortcoming剑桥词典a fault or a failure to reach a particular standard 缺点，弱点 Whatever his shortcomings as a husband , he was a good father to his children . 不管作为一个丈夫他有何缺点，他却是孩子们的好父亲。 Like any political system , it has its shortcomings. 和任何政治体制一样，它也有不足之处。 返回 shortcoming