신체적, 정서적 혹은 사회적으로 상처를 입거나 공격 또는 유혹에 노출되기 쉬운 상태나 성질.
The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically, emotionally, or socially.
예문:
"The social worker emphasized the vulnerability of children living in poverty-stricken areas."
"True intimacy in a relationship requires a willingness to show your vulnerability."
"Economic shifts have increased the vulnerability of small businesses to market fluctuations."
컴퓨터 시스템, 소프트웨어 또는 네트워크에서 해커의 공격이나 데이터 유출로 이어질 수 있는 보안상의 결함이나 약점.
A flaw in a system or network that can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access or cause damage.
예문:
"The IT department worked overnight to patch a critical vulnerability in the company's server."
"A zero-day vulnerability was discovered that allowed unauthorized access to user accounts."
카드 게임(특히 브리지)에서 특정 조건을 달성하여 실패 시 평소보다 더 높은 벌점을 받게 되는 상태.
In bridge, the state of being liable to higher penalties for failing to fulfill a contract.
예문:
"They played conservatively because they were at vulnerability and couldn't afford a penalty."