"feet of clay" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 致命弱点
• 缺点

Definition

“feet of clay” 意为有隐藏的弱点或缺点，尤其指那些备受崇拜的人也有不为人知的缺陷。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是个比喻性、偏正式或文学性的表达，多用于揭示原本很被崇拜的人也有缺点时。常见说法如“即使英雄也有 feet of clay”。不是指真正的身体部位。

Examples

The famous leader was respected by all, but he had feet of clay.

这位著名领袖受人尊敬，但他有**feet of clay**。

Many people did not expect the sports star to have feet of clay.

许多人没想到这位体育明星竟有**feet of clay**。

Even heroes can have feet of clay.

即使是英雄也会有**feet of clay**。

We all thought she was perfect, but her recent mistake showed her feet of clay.

我们都以为她很完美，但最近的错误暴露了她的**feet of clay**。

Finding out about his feet of clay made his achievements seem more real and human.

发现了他的**feet of clay**，他的成就看起来更真实、更有人情味。

The politician tried to hide his feet of clay, but the truth always comes out eventually.

这位政客试图掩盖自己的**feet of clay**，但真相终究会暴露。