Meaning of Shortcoming | Babel Free
ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋEquivalents
Examples
“They were behind twice, first to James Morrison's 11th-minute strike⟳ and then Kenny Miller's effort early in the second half. England responded with goals of their own⟳ from Theo Walcott and Daniel Welbeck and, on the balance of play⟳, probably deserved the victory. On the flip-side, they could conceivably have⟳ lost because of their various shortcomings in defence. They also have⟳ a goalkeeper, Joe Hart, who is a danger to his own⟳ team on nights like⟳ these.”
“In truth, I suspect⟳ it will take⟳ more than the first term of a Labour government to address the shortcomings of the railway system in the North.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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