foible

foible读音音标

英[ˈfɔɪbl]

美[ˈfɔɪbəl]

基本意思释义

n.小缺点，小癖好

词性变化

复数:foibles;

短语及实用例句

We have to tolerate each other\'s little foibles.

我们得互相容忍对方的小缺点。

牛津词典

...human foibles and weaknesses.

人类的缺点和弱点

You could do Ebay , or dating or indulge another foible of choice.

你可以上eBay购物, 或者约会,或者纵容另外一个弱点.

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My grandfather always carries his watch in his pocket; it\'s a foible of his.

我的祖父总是把手表放在口袋里, 这是他的一种怪习性.

辞典例句

I should never attempt to palliate my own foible by expose the error of another.

我从不想暴露别人的错误,以图减轻自己的缺点.

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英英释义

Noun

1. a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

2. the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip