weakness

Schwachpunkt, Schwäche

Ein Fehler oder mangelndes Können, der jemanden oder etwas weniger wirksam macht.

In einfachem Englisch: A fault or lack of ability that makes someone or something less effective.

• Spelling is my main weakness.
• The report revealed weaknesses in the system.
• Every team has strengths and weaknesses.

So benutzt man es: weakness in something (There is a serious weakness in the plan.)

Synonyme: fault, shortcoming, flaw

Gegenteile: strength

Häufige Wendungen: major weakness, weakness in something, personal weakness

Schwäche

Der Zustand, wenig körperliche Kraft, Macht oder Widerstandsfähigkeit zu haben.

In einfachem Englisch: The condition of having little physical strength, power, or ability to resist something.

• The illness caused muscle weakness.
• He could not stand because of his weakness.
• The currency's weakness made imports more expensive.

So benutzt man es: weakness in something (She noticed weakness in her left arm.)

Synonyme: frailty, feebleness

Gegenteile: strength

Häufige Wendungen: muscle weakness, physical weakness, weakness in something

Schwäche, Vorliebe

Eine starke Vorliebe für etwas, dem man nur schwer widerstehen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: A strong liking for something that is hard to resist.

• She has a weakness for chocolate.
• Expensive shoes are his weakness.
• My weakness for cakes makes dieting difficult.

So benutzt man es: have a weakness for something (I have a weakness for fresh bread.)

Synonyme: soft spot, fondness

Häufige Wendungen: weakness for something, have a weakness