Achilles' heel Meaning in English
expression
əˈkɪɫiz/ /ˈhiɫ
uh-KIL-eez HEEL
əˈkɪliːz/ /hˈiːl
uh-KIL-eez HEEL
释义
An "Achilles' heel" is a particular weakness or vulnerable point in someone or something, even if they are otherwise strong or successful.
用法与细微差别
Idiom from Greek mythology, usually used in both formal and informal situations. Often follows 'be' or 'is my/his/her/their Achilles' heel.' Describes a single main weakness. Not used for plural or many small weaknesses.
Spanish: talón de AquilesPortuguese (BR): calcanhar de AquilesPortuguese (PT): calcanhar de AquilesChinese (Simplified): 致命弱点Chinese (Traditional): 致命弱點Hindi: कमज़ोरी (कमजोरी) - एकिलिस की कमजोरीArabic: نقطة ضعفBengali: অকিলিসের গোড়ালি - দুর্বলতা (রূপক অর্থে)Russian: ахиллесова пятаJapanese: アキレス腱（けん） - 弱点Vietnamese: gót chân AchillesKorean: 아킬레스건 - 치명적인 약점Turkish: aril topu - zayıf noktasıUrdu: اکیلس کی ایڑی - سب سے بڑی کمزوریIndonesian: tumit Achilles - kelemahan utama
例句
Math has always been my Achilles' heel in school.
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The team's defense is their Achilles' heel.
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Chocolate is my Achilles' heel.
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No matter how hard he trains, his stamina is his Achilles' heel.
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The company is strong, but its outdated software is becoming an Achilles' heel.
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Social media can be an Achilles' heel for politicians if not used carefully.
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