Shortcoming

(n.) The act of falling, or coming short

(n.) The failure of a crop, or the like.

(n.) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty.

录入:佩内洛普

• It is truly wonderful, he said, how easily Society can console itself for the worst of its shortcomings with a little bit of clap-trap. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• Young Mr. Ladislaw was not at all deep himself in German writers; but very little achievement is required in order to pity another man's shortcomings. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• The shortcomings of the earlier machines are minutely set forth, and the witnesses for the plaintiff are clear that they are neither practical nor profitable. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• Not a particle, but she's a dear, returned Sallie, defending her friend even while confessing her shortcomings. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.

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