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努力补救缺点

nǔ lì bǔ jiù quē diǎn
verb phrase★Intermediate💡 work hard to improve one's weaknesses
formal

To make a conscious effort to correct or improve one's shortcomings or mistakes.

公司要求员工努力补救缺点,提升工作效率。

The company requires employees to work hard to improve their weaknesses and enhance work efficiency.

💡

Often used in personal development, workplace, or educational contexts to emphasize proactive improvement.

Collocations

努力补救缺点work hard to improve one's weaknesses补救缺点correct/improve weaknesses

Synonyms

改进不足弥补短板纠正错误

Antonyms

放任缺点自甘堕落

Related Phrases

取长补短idiom
learn from others' strengths to make up for one's weaknesses
亡羊补牢idiom
better late than never; mend the fold after the sheep is lost

💡Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid using '努力补救缺点' to describe someone else's flaws unless in a constructive context (e.g., '帮助他努力补救缺点'). It is primarily used for self-improvement or when giving advice.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

Use '努力补救缺点' when emphasizing proactive effort to address weaknesses, not just acknowledging them. It carries a positive connotation of growth and responsibility.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '努力' (nǔ lì, 'to strive') and '补救缺点' ('to remedy shortcomings'). '补救' (bǔ jiù) means 'to remedy' or 'to make up for,' while '缺点' (quē diǎn) means 'shortcoming' or 'weakness.' The structure reflects a common Chinese verb-noun collocation pattern.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as performance reviews, self-improvement plans, or academic settings. It implies both awareness of one's flaws and a proactive approach to addressing them.

Word Breakdown

努力
to strive; to make an effort
adverb
+
补救
to remedy; to make up for
verb
+
缺点
shortcoming; weakness; flaw
noun
汉英词典

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