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flaw noun
⇨ defect (flaws in security) ⇨ weakness 2 (character flaws) defect noun defect ♦︎ fault ♦︎ flaw ♦︎ virus ♦︎ bug ♦︎ glitch ♦︎ imperfectionThese are all words for sth that is wrong with sth or in the way it has been made, which means it is not perfect or does not work properly. 这些词均表示缺陷、瑕疵、毛病。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a defect / a fault / a flaw / a virus / a bug / a glitch / an imperfection in sth◆a small / minor defect / fault / flaw / bug / glitch / imperfection◆a major / serious defect / fault / flaw◆a temporary fault / flaw / glitch◆a technical / mechanical defect / fault / flaw / glitch◆a structural / design defect / fault / flaw◆a computer / software fault / virus / bug / glitch◆to have a defect / a fault / a flaw / a virus / a bug / a glitch / an imperfection◆to detect a defect / fault / flaw / virus◆to look for / discover a defect / fault / flaw / bug◆to identify / correct a defect / fault / flaw■ defect / /ˈdiːfekt, dɪˈfekt/ [countable] something that is wrong with a machine, system or part of the body, which means that it is not perfect or unable to work properly （机器、系统或身体部位的）缺陷，瑕疵，毛病◆The manufacturer is responsible for any defects that may cause damage.生产商对产品可能造成损坏的任何瑕疵都负有责任。◆Vulnerable people are going short of money because of defects in the payment system.因为支付系统的缺陷，依赖支付系统的人渐感手头吃紧。◆The drug is widely known to cause birth defects.众所周知，这种药会导致胎儿先天缺陷。 see also defective ⇨ wrong 2 ■ fault [countable] something that is wrong with sth that has been made or created such as a machine or system, which means that it is not perfect or unable to work properly （机器或系统等的）缺陷，毛病，故障◆The book's virtues far outweigh its faults.这本书的优点远远大于其不足。◆There seemed to be some fault with the cooling system.制冷系统好像出了点毛病。◆The healthcare system, for all its faults, is far better than ever before.这个医疗体系虽然有不少缺点，但比过去好多了。◆The fire was caused by an electrical fault.这次火灾是电路故障引起的。◆If a fault develops in the equipment, you can call us 24 hours a day.如果设备出了故障，你24小时都可以打电话找我们。 see also faulty ⇨ wrong 2 NOTE 辨析 Defect or fault?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆a technical / mechanical / structural / design defect / fault技术／机械／结构／设计缺陷A fault can only exist in sth that has been made or created by people, but it can be permanent or temporary, can be present from the beginning or develop later. A defect can exist in part of the body, although it is always present from birth. * fault仅存在于人制作或创造的事物中，可以是永久或暂时的，可以从一开始就存在或后来才出现。defect可指先天的身体缺陷◆birth / congenital / genetic defects先天／遗传性缺陷◆birth/congenital/genetic faults A defect of any kind exists from the beginning and cannot develop later. It might be repaired, but will not just go away, and cannot be called 'temporary'. 任何类型的defect都是从一开始就存在，不可能后来才出现。它有可能被弥补或修正，但不会自行消失，不能称之为“暂时的”◆If a defect develops in the equipment... ◆We're hoping this is just a temporary defect. ■ flaw [countable] a fault in sth that means that it is not correct or does not work properly 错误；缺陷；毛病◆There are some very basic flaws in his argument.他的论点中有一些根本性的错误。◆Engineers have detected serious design flaws.工程师已经检测出一些严重的设计缺陷。▸ flawed adjective ◆a flawed argument有谬误的论点■ virus /ˈvaɪrəs/ / [countable] instructions that are deliberately hidden in a computer program and are designed to cause problems or destroy data in a computer system （计算机程序中的）病毒◆Most viruses can only spread if you open an email attachment.大多数病毒只有在打开电子邮件附件时才会感染。◆My computer has caught some kind of virus, and it won't let me log on to the Internet.我的计算机中了毒，不能上网了。◆anti-virus software (= software that finds and destroys viruses in a computer system) 杀毒软件■ bug [countable] (rather informal) a fault in a machine, especially in a computer program or system （机器）故障；（尤指计算机程序或系统的）缺陷，漏洞◆The latest software is full of bugs.这种最新软件有大量程序错误。◆My computer's really slow at the moment－it must be some kind of bug.我的计算机现在速度特别慢，一定是出了什么故障。■ glitch [countable] (informal) a small problem or fault that stops sth from working properly, especially for just a short time （尤指暂时性的）小故障，小毛病◆It was only a temporary glitch but it could have put people's lives in danger.这虽然是个暂时性的小毛病，但却可能威胁到人的生命。■ imperfection /ˌɪmpəˈfekʃn; NAmE ˌɪmpərˈfekʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a small fault in sth, especially in the appearance of sth, that spoils it slightly and makes it less beautiful or perfect （尤指外表上的）小缺点，瑕疵◆The only slight imperfection in the painting is a scratch in the corner.这幅油画唯一的小瑕疵是边角上有道划痕。◆Nature is full of imperfection.大自然充满了不完美之处。 see also blemish ⇨ mark ▸ imperfect adjective ◆All our sale items are slightly imperfect.我们所有的特价商品都略有瑕疵。 weakness2 noun the weakness in this argument/approach/proposal 这个论点／方法／建议的不足之处We all have our weaknesses. 我们都有各自的弱点。weakness ♦︎ fault ♦︎ inadequacy ♦︎ frailty ♦︎ vice ♦︎ failing ♦︎ flawThese are all words for sth that is wrong with a person's character. 这些词均表示性格上的弱点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a weakness / a fault / inadequacies / a vice / a failing / a flaw in sb / sth◆despite / in spite of sb's weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / failings / flaws◆sb's own weaknesses / faults / inadequacies / frailties / vices / failings◆sb's only weakness / fault / vice◆a great weakness / fault / vice / failing◆a serious weakness / fault / vice / flaw◆moral weakness / faults / inadequacy / failings◆human weakness / faults / frailty / failings◆personal weakness / inadequacy / failings◆to have weaknesses / faults / a vice / failings / a flaw■ weakness [countable, uncountable] a weak point in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点，不足◆She admits that her love of luxury is one of her greatest weaknesses.她承认爱好奢华是她最大的弱点之一。◆You need to be aware of your own strengths and weaknesses.你要了解自己的优缺点。◆He regarded asking for help as a sign of weakness.他认为求助于人是软弱的表现。OPP strength ⇨ strength , strength ⇨ benefit noun 1 ■ fault [countable] something that is wrong or not perfect in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点，不良点◆We all have our faults.我们都有各自的弱点。◆She was prepared to overlook his faults.她已经做好准备，对他的缺点视而不见。◆I love her for all her faults (= despite her faults).尽管她有这么多缺点，我还是爱她。◆She is blind to all her son's faults.她对儿子的缺点一概视而不见。NOTE 辨析 Weakness or fault?A fault is often more serious than a weakness. A weakness is often a weak point that people see in themselves; a fault is usually sth that they see in other people. * fault常比weakness更严重。weakness常指自己的弱点，fault通常指他人的不足。■ inadequacy / /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/ / [countable, usually plural, uncountable] a weakness in sb's character that means they are not as good as they should or could be （性格上的）弱点，缺陷◆She had to face up to her own inadequacies as a mother.她不得不正视自己作为母亲的不足。◆The prime minister's personal inadequacy contributed to the fall of the government.首相的个人缺陷导致了政府的垮台。■ frailty / /ˈfreɪlti/ / [uncountable, countable, usually plural] (formal) weakness in sb's character or morals, especially considered as a natural human characteristic （尤指人性中的）弱点，懦弱，软弱◆He has shown enough evidence of human frailty.他的表现足以证明人性的懦弱。◆We are all subject to the frailties of human nature.我们都受制于人性的种种弱点。■ vice [countable] a bad or immoral quality in sb's character; sth bad or immoral that sb does 邪恶；恶行；不道德行为◆Of his many vices, his cruelty was the worst.他作恶多端，尤以残暴为甚。◆ (humorous) The occasional cigar is my only vice.我唯一的罪过是偶尔抽支烟。OPP virtue ⓘ A virtue is a particular good quality or habit. * virtue指美德◆Patience is not one of her virtues, I'm afraid.恐怕她不具有耐心这一美德。 ■ failing [countable, usually plural] a fault or weakness in sb's character, especially where they fail in the care or duty they owe other people （性格上的）弱点，缺点（尤指因此不能履行义务）◆She was well aware of her own failings.她非常了解自己的弱点。■ flaw [countable] a weakness in sb's character （性格上的）弱点，缺点◆The hero's fatal flaw is ambition.主人公的致命弱点是野心太大。ⓘ Flaw is used especially to talk about the faults of characters in books and plays. A character's fatal flaw is a weakness that causes their own failure or destruction. * flaw尤指书和戏剧中人物的缺点，fatal flaw指导致失败或毁灭的致命弱点。 |