weakness

noun

the property of lacking physical or mental strength
肉体的な、または精神的な強さを欠いた特性

liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
圧力やストレスや緊張のもとで失敗しやすいこと
- his weakness increased as he became older
  彼の弱点は年を取るにつれて大きくなった
- the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
  そのスパンの弱点はそれが壊れるまで見落とされていた
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
行動できないことで明らかにされた力のなさ
- in spite of their weakness the group remains active
  彼らの弱点にもかかわらず、グループはアクティブなままだ
a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
自分のためには良くないと知りつつ好きなもの
- he has a weakness for chocolate
  彼は、チョコレートに目がない
a flaw or weak point
欠点や弱点
- he was quick to point out his wife's failings
  彼は妻の欠点を素早く指摘した
the condition of being financially weak
財政的に弱い状態
- the weakness of the dollar against the yen
  円に対するドル安

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