c. 1300, "quality of being weak," from weak + -ness. Meaning "a disadvantage, vulnerability" is from 1590s. That of "self-indulgent fondness" is from 1712; meaning "thing for which one has an indulgent fondness" is from 1822.
双语例句
1. This can lead to bodily weakness and muscle wastage.
这样可能会导致身体虚弱和肌肉萎缩。
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2. I would overcome any weakness, any despair, any fear.
我要克服所有的软弱、绝望和恐惧。
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3. He might have let something slip in a moment of weakness.
他可能一时大意说漏了嘴。
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4. The pound's weakness compounded the widespread gloom in the City.
英镑的疲软加重了笼罩在伦敦金融区上空的惨淡愁云。
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5. The Law recognises the weakness of claims based on retrospective knowledge.
