Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ 是希腊神话中的勇士。他刀枪不入,唯有脚脖子,也就是heel这个地方和一般人一样,最后,他的敌人也正是抓住这个弱点,用箭射中了他的脚脖子,导致Achilles死亡。所以,Achilles' heel指的是致命弱点或缺点。
例句:
The new hybrid car I'm looking at comes at an affordable price. Its excellent fuel economy and stylish design are also advantages. Unfortunately, it doesn't offer much room in the back for passengers. Since I have a lot of friends, I see its lack of space as its Achilles' heel.
我看的这辆新车是油电混合动力型的,价格在我的承受范围之内。此外,这车的燃油经济指标很高,样子也时髦。可惜,后排座留给乘客的空间不大。我有很多朋友,所以我觉得这是这款车一个非常大的缺点。
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内容来自VOA - Words And Idioms。