The structural weakness in the ancient aqueduct became apparent when a minor earthquake caused several sections to collapse.
古渡槽的结构弱点在一次轻微地震导致多处坍塌时变得明显。
Which choice best defines “weakness”?
C — Lack of strength or power. “weakness” means lack of strength or power.
Which word means “lack of strength or power”?
C — weakness. “weakness” means lack of strength or power.
weakness — lack of strength or power. In Chinese: 弱点，虚弱.
weakness is pronounced /ˈwiːknəs/.
The structural weakness in the ancient aqueduct became apparent when a minor earthquake caused several sections to collapse. (古渡槽的结构弱点在一次轻微地震导致多处坍塌时变得明显。)
frailty, vulnerability, deficiency — all close in meaning to weakness (lack of strength or power).
strength, fortitude — each the opposite of weakness (lack of strength or power).
Yes. weakness is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.