Weaknesses - translation, pronunciation and examples
weaknesses
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слабые стороны
ключевые слабые стороны
личные слабые стороны
основные слабые стороны
профессиональные слабые стороны
weaknesses usage examples
В резюме укажите одну‑две слабые стороны и объясните, что вы делаете, чтобы их улучшить.
On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them.
На собеседовании она честно рассказала о своих слабых сторонах и привела примеры недавнего прогресса.
In the interview, she described her weaknesses honestly and gave examples of recent progress.
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General term for things someone or something is not good at
Stronger negative sense, often means defects or faults in something or someone
Neutral-negative term for failures or lacks compared to a standard
Informal phrase for vulnerable or underdeveloped areas
Often implies defects or responsibility for mistakes; can sound accusatory
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weaknesses synonyms
What's the difference between weaknesses / flaws / shortcomings / weak spots / faults / disadvantages
General term for things someone or something is not good at
In the interview, she talked honestly about her weaknesses.
На собеседовании она честно рассказала о своих слабых сторонах.
Stronger negative sense, often means defects or faults in something or someone
Every candidate has some flaws, and that's normal.
У каждого кандидата есть свои недостатки, и это нормально.
Neutral-negative term for failures or lacks compared to a standard
The report shows the project's shortcomings.
Отчёт показывает недочёты проекта.
Informal phrase for vulnerable or underdeveloped areas
During the review, we discussed his weak spots and how to fix them.
Во время обзора мы обсудили его слабые места и как их исправить.
Often implies defects or responsibility for mistakes; can sound accusatory
He admitted his faults and explained how he'd learn from them.
Он признал свои ошибки и объяснил, как будет учиться на них.
Negative aspects of a choice, situation, or object; less used for personal traits
A disadvantage of this job is the long commute.
Недостатком этой работы является долгий путь на работу.
Negative points or limitations of a plan, product, or situation
The main drawback is the cost.
Главный недостаток — это стоимость.
Focuses on boundaries or constraints rather than moral or skill failings
You should be aware of the limitations of your role.
Вам следует учитывать ограничения вашей роли.
Often technical or security-related weaknesses (susceptibilities)
We tested the system for vulnerabilities.
Мы протестировали систему на уязвимости.
Specific term for missing skills or abilities; HR context
The company identified skill gaps in the marketing team.
Компания выявила пробелы в навыках у маркетинговой команды.
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weaknesses translation: слабые стороны. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce weaknesses
/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/
weaknesses translation
слабые стороны
weaknesses examples
On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them.
weaknesses transcription
/ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/, /ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/
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weaknesses is pronounced as /ə ˈwiːknəsɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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On your resume, list one or two weaknesses and explain what you are doing to improve them. Translation: В резюме укажите одну‑две слабые стороны и объясните, что вы делаете, чтобы их улучшить.
Is weaknesses part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
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Is weaknesses part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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