moral failing

基本解释

To call this a moral failing — and a newmoral failing at that!
将这称为一种道德缺失——而且是一种新的道德缺失！
It is a moral failing of the rich world that our agricultural markets are subsidized and protected.
但是对于发展中国家和欠发达国家来说，自由贸易特别重要，他们可以通过出口来走出贫困，而那些富国设置贸易壁垒，通过补贴和保护，保护农业市场，这是道义上的错误。
Yet some people wonder if our inner values matter anymore. After all, hasn't our noted bank executive succeeded in every visible way, despite his moral failing?
然而，有些人会怀疑，我们的内在价值还重要吗？毕竟，我们这位有名的银行主管尽管品行不端，还不是照样在各方面很成功？

Science has shown that drug addiction is not a moral failing but rather a disease of the brain that can be prevented and treated.
WHITEHOUSE: 2012 National Drug Control Strategy