| 单词 | Achilles' heel |
| 例句 | I do talk about in the intro for the dessert chapter, that desserts have been my Achilles' heel of sorts in food. How chef Andy Baraghani makes his delicious recipes with a few tools and no dishwasher 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z The painting depicts the killing of Polyxena, the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy, who according to myth revealed the weakness of Achilles' heel and thus led to his death. ArtsBeat: A 17th-Century Masterpiece Discovered at the Ritz in Paris 2013-01-25T22:29:11Z And therein lies the Grammys’ Achilles' heel: It needs artists like these, both for reasons of relevance and also as tribute-payers. At the Grammys, the Young Succeed Most When They Seem Old 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z However, Li and Cravatt's team showed that small molecules could be harnessed to target this "Achilles' heel" of cancer cells. New cancer drug targets uncovered using base editing and chemical proteomics 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The old Scottish Achilles' heel of botched restarts reared its ugly head to allow Ramos to bang over a penalty for France, though Russell responded in kind moments later to restore the seven-point advantage. Gallant Scotland fall to late penalty in France 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z "I think his unelectability is his Achilles' heel, and that in and of itself is going to be a unifying argument to move on from Trump," Ryan added. "Loser": Trump melts down at Paul Ryan on Truth Social over presidential snub 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The allure of Montecito, as with many places in California, has proven to also be its Achilles' heel — where natural beauty means living on the edge of possible disaster. In Montecito, the Million-Dollar Views Still Come With Mudslide Risks 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z William Dichtel, one of the co-authors and professor of chemistry at Northwestern remains hopeful: "There are other classes that don't have the same Achilles' heel, but each one will have its own weakness." PFAS: Possible breakthrough to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals' 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z One could argue that the general revealed the Achilles' heel of far-right politics — a tendency to succumb to beliefs that literally threaten the survival of our species and the world. George Wallace hoped to upend the 1968 election. Then Gen. Curtis LeMay dropped a bomb 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The quality of its loan book has always been the Achilles' heel of the Tuscan lender which the government had to rescue in 2017 at a cost of 5.4 billion euros to taxpayers. Italy's MPS to present capital plan to ECB, Ukraine crisis could weigh 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Statehouses are the Achilles' heel of national governance. How the states have become "Laboratories of Autocracy" — and why it's worse than you think 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Labor force participation remains the Achilles' heel of this recovery. The New Jobs Numbers Are Pretty Good, Actually 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z In a world changed by climate change, however, this asset suddenly becomes an Achilles' heel. As climate change disrupts supply chains, American life is poised to change drastically 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z That concentration of power will also be a potential Achilles' heel. Rail services to come under unified state control 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z "This is always -- I've done many editorials on this -- the Democrats' Achilles' heel, common sense. Common sense!" Bill Maher rips Rashida Tlaib's 'no more policing' rhetoric: 'Achilles heel' for Dems is 'common sense' 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z A chatbot's therapeutic power — and its Achilles' heel — is its script. COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever — here’s how AI can help 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z He has targeted and punished those who do that, as deterrence, but this all the more reveals his Achilles' heel. Yale psychiatrist: Trump's "displays of false strength" foreshadow plan to question election results 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z Wilson, speaking with the San Diego Tribune, described the area of the virus as a "possible Achilles' heel." Coronavirus 'Achilles' heel' may have been found, experts say 2020-04-05T04:00:00Z His Achilles' heel, Mr Century told the BBC, was his narcissism. How El Chapo fell victim to his own legend 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z “Demographics,” he writes, “will be China's Achilles' heel.” China may be ready to drop limits on child-bearing, but the pain of its one-child policy endures 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z More importantly, he capitalized on the par 5s—an Achilles' heel for Woods last season—carding four birdies on the long holes, with a birdie at the par-4 14th for good measure. Tiger Woods better on Day 2 at the Hero, but undone by a bizarre sequence at the finish line - Golf Digest 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Spieth's short game, previously one of the best in the game, has slowly morphed from a generational asset into an Achilles' heel. Jordan Spieth illustrates golf's thin line between struggle and success, and how we perceive both - Golf Digest 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z As he noted, the short game continues to be his Achilles' heel, logging 90 putts over three rounds. Potter holds off golf's biggest names, Rory's so-so return and Spieth survives comedian's skulled shot - Golf Digest 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z Fifteen years ago, he warned: "Privacy is the Achilles' heel of Internet travel planning". Flight booking systems lack basic privacy safeguards, researchers say 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z Malaysia’s Achilles' heel is the high level of foreign ownership of its government bonds. Malaysia’s Vulnerability Exposed by Dollar’s Ascent 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z But its Achilles' heel could be customer concerns about privacy. Google Pixel phones and Home speaker take on Siri and Echo - BBC News 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z After providing bumper profits early in the downturn, refining was the Achilles' heel for both companies during the quarter. Oil rout erodes second-quarter profits for U.S. majors Exxon, Chevron 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z The IMF’s Achilles' heel: Its board is controlled by Germany, other European Union countries, and the U.S., none of whom want a new crisis over Greece. International Monetary Fund Faces Pressure From Germany Over Greece 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the bullpen, which every Dodgers fan will tell you has been the team's Achilles' heel, continues to founder. Dodgers Dugout: Here's why Dave Roberts was wrong to remove Ross Stripling 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z For Cooper and his allies, however, Trump's low favorability with female voters – and their high level of engagement with plans to sidetrack him – is his Achilles' heel. Trump’s Mistake by the Lake: Female Voters, Delegates May Doom Him in Cleveland 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z South Florida was the second-ranked team in the American Athletic Conference, with its Achilles' heel being the Connecticut Huskies, who beat the Bulls three times between the regular season and the AAC championship. UCLA women must slow down South Florida's Courtney Williams in second round 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z But the blockbuster sales numbers obscure the video game industry's Achilles' heel: Sales continue to be driven by the hard-core gaming audience that's been playing the same or similar titles for years. Video games are hot but playing to the same old crowd. Where's the future? 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z "In truth," he writes, "this is the 'in' campaign's Achilles' heel." Newspaper headlines: EU 'in' campaign launches, and Facebook tax anger - BBC News 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Ultimately, Greece was backed into a corner; the banks are still its Achilles' heel. Why did Alexis Tsipras hold a referendum on Greek austerity? - BBC News 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z But Yahoo Politics reports that Rubio needs to cover an Achilles' heel of his own on immigration. Briefing: Obama Says Trade Sparring Match Isn't That Personal 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z The backline — the U.S.'s Achilles' heel coming in — lived down to expectations, especially against Portugal, and U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley had a disappointing tournament. Juergen Klinsmann has much to do to make U.S. soccer a true contender 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z "This capital optimization plan that we concluded in January ... will help us tackle our bank's biggest Achilles' heel, profitability readings," Galán told investors. UPDATE 1-Santander Brasil hopes to seal GetNet buyout next quarter 2014-03-19T16:59:46Z Still, the officials contended that the weakening of Russia's economy and the sagging value of its currency, the ruble, were Mr. Putin's Achilles' heel. U.S., Europe Threaten to Punish Putin 2014-03-03T05:16:58Z She describes the syndrome as an Achilles' heel for California otters, whose population is starting to rebound from nearly going extinct in the 1980s. City Sea Otters Live Better Than Their Country Cousins [Slide Show] 2014-01-27T05:00:00Z One of Gulden's priorities is to fix footwear sales, which fell 7.5 percent in the first nine months of the year and which he described as Puma's "Achilles' heel". Italy striker Balotelli to wear Puma boots in sponsorship deal 2013-12-23T10:43:01Z That infrastructure - both maintaining old kit and investing in the new - is the "Achilles' heel" of the industry. Seismic plans to tackle North Sea failings 2013-11-11T16:44:21Z Rose is one of the game's best ball-strikers, but his Achilles' heel is short putts like the one he missed. Bogey-Free Scott Claims Barclays 2013-08-26T01:01:53Z Mickelson's Achilles' heel over the years has been his driving accuracy, his nadir coming with his meltdown in the final round of the 2006 U.S. Analysis: Muirfield magic embellishes Mickelson's status 2013-07-26T22:01:12Z But Abe may find his Achilles' heel in questions relating to Japan's wartime history, which he wants to recast with a less apologetic tone. Analysis: Even as election spells Japan PM win, big reform may lose out 2013-07-15T00:51:37Z Unlike recent months when lethargic foreign demand for Chinese goods was the Achilles' heel for factories, domestic demand was surprisingly soft in February and an additional challenge for firms already fighting weak sales abroad. China Feb factory growth fizzles as demand wanes 2013-03-01T05:02:24Z Power density is the Achilles' heel of all renewable energy generation. Scientist at Work Blog: In Land of Lithium, Batteries Not Included 2013-01-21T15:24:50Z The gradual rebound would be led by strengthening domestic demand, economists say, with trade remaining an Achilles' heel. China exports pick up more than expected in December 2013-01-10T05:56:14Z This specificity is essential but it is also its Achilles' heel - because these viruses are masters of disguise. A yearly battle for dominance 2013-01-06T00:39:05Z He missed last season with a ruptured Achilles' heel. No. 1 Indiana handles Ball State 101-53 2012-11-26T01:46:09Z And Murray's second serve, long the Achilles' heel in his game, is deeper and heavier than ever. Straight Sets: Appreciating the Chip Return, the Drop Shot and Andy Murray 2012-09-04T20:18:41Z Anchoring bias is often considered the Achilles' heel of diagnostic reasoning. Well: Falling Into the Diagnostic Trap 2012-07-19T15:59:09Z Already, "the month of July is an Achilles' heel on the convention business," Welsh said, noting there were no major shows on the calendar last year or this year. June hotel-occupancy increase points to rosy future 2012-07-06T05:00:00Z But the was unconvinced: "The real Achilles' heel of this book is tone - one made disastrously worse by the author's decision to metamorphose an ancient story of heroes into a modern tale of hormones." Debut novelist wins Orange Prize 2012-05-30T18:31:30Z The Cubs bullpen was the Achilles' heel again. Cubs lose 7-6 to Cardinals in wild game 2012-05-16T00:35:00Z The study, two years in the making, finds that China's grid is its "Achilles' heel," said lead author and Energy Transition Research Institute Research Director William Chandler. China Is Developing a Grid Better for Coal than Renewables 2012-05-16T17:15:00.290Z "It's called the Achilles' heel for a reason." It's all about the Achilles tendon 2012-03-13T22:58:12Z "But then - and it's been our Achilles' heel - we keep missing open shots." Louisville upbeat despite 58-49 loss at Syracuse 2012-03-04T01:37:08Z He's been bothered by an Achilles' heel strain. Nowitzki rallies Mavericks to 82-75 win over 76ers 2012-02-18T04:06:10Z With the dollar trading at 76-77 yen, Toyota's Achilles' heel remains its heavy exposure to Japan. Toyota Q3 jumps, raises FY outlook on cost cuts, incentives 2012-02-07T06:39:20Z Housing could be an Achilles' heel for the Republicans. Republicans' stance on housing recovery carries risks 2012-01-19T18:20:28Z "That has always been my Achilles' heel, the working out." Reluctant athlete Serena Williams enjoys Australia return 2012-01-02T10:52:52Z Some analysts saw the deal's lack of measures to boost economic growth as an Achilles' heel. Next Act---Europe Plan Is Put to Test 2011-10-28T03:40:34Z And he had been quicker than I to see the Achilles' heel of our complicated mercantile economy. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z Was Rick Perry's real Achilles' heel just exposed? Was Rick Perry's real Achilles' heel just exposed? 2011-09-13T03:35:00Z Pinpointing your Achilles' heel will help you acknowledge which areas of your tech life you need to scale back. Too much screen time? You may be facing technology addiction 2011-07-19T19:28:30Z My focus was more on the historical success of left-handed closers, but I was generally concerned that the closer spot might be the Sox's Achilles' heel. Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag 2011-06-27T22:41:00Z They have discovered the Achilles' heel of their would-be masters. The Great Steel Strike and its Lessons 2011-05-07T02:00:25.193Z Many conservatives believe Romney's healthcare plan is an Achilles' heel for his candidacy. Republicans jockey for position in New Hampshire 2011-04-30T03:14:25Z "Their Achilles' heel is software," said Brian Marshall, an analyst at Gleacher & Co. in San Francisco, who has a "buy" rating on HP shares. Apotheker Seeks to Save HP's 'Lost Soul' With Software Growth 2011-03-09T05:19:56Z His potential Achilles' heel is the healthcare plan he helped develop for his state that looks suspiciously like the Obama plan that conservatives want to repeal. Republican 2012 candidates have doubts to overcome 2011-03-08T18:15:36Z Higher interest rates are needed to roll back inflation—long the emerging nation's Achilles' heel. Brazil Raises Interest Rates 2011-03-03T02:40:35Z "If we have an Achilles' heel, this is it." Pro Sports vs. the Web Pirates 2011-02-24T22:00:00Z More than the other speakers, Romney took on Obama's stewardship of the economy in a sign he believes this is the president's Achilles' heel as Obama girds for his re-election battle in 2012. Romney takes on Obama on handling of economy 2011-02-11T17:42:50Z They were slightly better from the free-throw line, but those two key areas have been the team's Achilles' heel this season. Parsons leads Florida over No. 10 Kentucky 70-68 2011-02-06T04:38:16Z "That's kind of been his Achilles' heel, when guys really get into him and get physical." No. 9 Georgetown beats Appalachian State 89-60 2010-12-12T20:24:00Z The company said the decline in revenue in part reflected its efforts to trim back the capital business, which emerged as its Achilles' heel during the credit crisis and recession. GE posts sales slump, rattles recovery hopes 2010-10-15T13:17:00Z The global financial system is still in a period of significant uncertainty and remains the Achilles' heel of the economic recovery, the IMF said in its semi-annual Global Financial Stability Report. Debt woes dealt setback to financial stability: IMF 2010-10-05T13:00:00Z "We don't want to be the Achilles' heel of this team," defensive end Ryan Van Bergen said of the Bowling Green game. Michigan Doesn't Expect to Flop After 4-0 Start 2010-09-26T21:51:00Z "That was our Achilles' heel the previous season, and that's something we've got to get fixed," Atlanta coach Mike Smith said. Welker back, Brady shines in Patriots' 28-10 win 2010-08-20T07:13:00Z "Any time you hear about a new engine technology, you look for the Achilles' heel," the engineer said. The Combustion Engine Gets Downsized 2010-07-29T21:00:00Z The manufacturers' organisation EEF will warn today that "low levels of investment remains an Achilles' heel". Manufacturing led recovery would be hard to sustain, economists warn 2010-08-01T23:04:00Z But, like the Pilot Program, identity fraud continues to be its Achilles' heel. E-Verify and the unintended consequences of immigration reform 2010-06-21T11:01:00Z In actual operations, cyber bombing seeks to exploit a possible Achilles' heel in the way modern warfare is waged. Defense firms face cyber spying at arms bazaar 2010-06-15T18:07:00Z "Participation is always the Achilles' heel for these programs," she says. Slimming Down Employees to Cut Costs 2010-05-04T02:56:00Z But the Wildcats were done in by their inability to work the ball inside against the West Virginia zone and by what has so often been the Achilles' heel of Calipari teams: free-throw shooting. NCAA Final Four matchups may not be perfect, but they're pretty close 2010-03-30T04:00:00Z I hope that we have a better all-around club than we had last year, when our defense was really our Achilles' heel. 2010-01-08T21:02:00Z That thought was the Achilles' heel of the community. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel Here it must be said that the Achilles' heel of Henry Shakspere Knight lay in his stomach. A Great Man A Frolic He could see none, and decided that if Valkan did have an Achilles' heel, it was psychological. Fearful Symmetry A Terran Empire novel They say there is a weak spot in every man's armour; there is always an Achilles' heel. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond There lay Achilles' heel, the exposed vulnerable part that Mother Thetis's baptism neglected. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 23, February, 1873 Every man in his humor is liable to be duped thereby, for his humor is the "Achilles' heel" of his character. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook This was my Achilles' heel; I bore with everything, except this fearful lack of money. The Road to Damascus Depending upon where in the internal secretion chain the weak point, the Achilles' heel spot, will be found, the nature of the reaction will vary. The Glands Regulating Personality Perhaps, eventually, I will find an Achilles' heel. The New Boy at Hilltop ITS had been powerful, but it also possessed an Achilles' heel: MIT hackers had designed it to take specific advantage of the DEC-built PDP line. Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software "Everyone has his Achilles' heel," continued Prince Andrew. War and Peace Unfortunately, the formula in human society possesses an Achilles' heel. The Glands Regulating Personality |
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