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flaw

美 [flɔː]英 [flɔː]
  • n.缺陷;瑕疵;缺点;错误;(性格上的)弱点;裂痕;裂隙
  • v.(缺陷)损害;使失效;削弱

复数: flaws 过去式: flawed 现在分词: flawing 过去分词: flawed 第三人称单数: flaws

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noun

1

错误;缺点
a mistake in sth that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly

The argument is full of fundamental flaws.

这段论述充满根本性的错误。

The report reveals fatal flaws in security at the airport.

报告揭示了机场安全的致命缺陷。

2

裂痕;裂隙;瑕疵
a crack or fault in sth that makes it less attractive or valuable

3

(性格上的)弱点,缺点
a weakness in sb's character

There is always a flaw in the character of a tragic hero.

悲剧主角总有性格上的缺点。

flaw

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 错误;谬误
    A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.

    There were, however, a number of crucial flaws in his monetary theory...

    但是,他的货币理论中存在若干关键性错误。

  • 2
    N-COUNT (性格中的)缺点,弱点
    A flaw in someone's character is an undesirable quality that they have.

    The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.

    他性格中的唯一缺点好像就是脾气急。

  • 3
    N-COUNT 瑕疵;缺陷
    A flaw in something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there.

noun

1
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
2
defect or weakness in a person's character
he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless
3
an imperfection in an object or machine
a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
Synonym: defect fault

verb

1
add a flaw or blemish to;make imperfect or defective
Synonym: blemish

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  1. There was a fatal flaw in the plan .

    计划中有一个致命的缺陷。

  2. The only flaw is the slightly slow response times when you press the buttons .

    唯一的缺陷就是按键时反应略显迟缓。

  3. The argument is full of fundamental flaws .

    这段论述充满根本性的错误。

  4. I would contend that the minister 's thinking is flawed on this point .

    我倒认为部长的想法在这一点上有漏洞。

  5. Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals

    体制中存在的缺陷为金融丑闻的出现提供了土壤。

  6. There were , however , a number of crucial flaws in his monetary theory

    但是,他的货币理论中存在若干关键性错误。

  7. Almost all of these studies have serious flaws .

    几乎所有这些研究中都存在严重谬误。

  8. The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper .

    他性格中的唯一缺点好像就是脾气急。

  9. It 's worth checking each item for obvious flaws

    有必要逐件检查一下是否有明显的瑕疵。

  10. The whole process is flawed because the logic behind the questions is too simplistic .

    整个过程都有缺陷,因为问题背后的逻辑太过简单了。

  11. These tests were so seriously flawed as to render the results meaningless .

    这些测试存在严重错误,致使结果变得毫无意义。

  12. If the foundations are flawed the house will come tumbling down .

    如果地基不牢,房子将会倒塌。

  13. Her flaws were as large as her virtues

    她的缺点和优点一样多。

  14. Environmentalists say the treaty is fundamentally flawed .

    环保主义者称这个条约存在根本性的缺陷。

  15. A mother is not allowed to be humanly flawed ; she has to be perfect .

    作为母亲不容许有常人的缺点,她必须十全十美。

  16. There was some fatal flaw in his makeup , and as time went on he lapsed into long silences or became off-hand .

    他的性格有致命的缺陷,随着时间的推移,他陷入了久久的沉默,或者变得漠然。

  17. There was a fatal flaw in his program .

    他设计的程序中有个致命的缺陷。

  18. It was a large diamond , but it had a flaw .

    这是颗大钻石,但它有一点瑕疵。

  19. His remark is full of contradictions and flaws .

    他的话前后矛盾,破绽百出。

  20. There isn 't the slightest flaw in this bowl .

    这只碗上丁点儿毛病都没有。

  21. Her beauty is without flaw .

    她美得无可挑剔。

  22. But I do think there are flaws in the western system of relying so heavily on Incentive systems .

    但我确实认为西方过度依赖激励机制的体系是存在弊端的。

  23. However , start a suit in economic law sometimes is difficult in practice due to the withdrawing of economic court and flaw of traditional litigation system .

    但经济审判庭的撤销和传统诉讼制度的不足,使经济法可诉性在司法实践上陷入了盲区。

  24. This afflicted German intelligence with two fatal flaws : inefficiency , and subjugation to a madman .

    这给德国情报工作造成了两个致命的弱点,一个是缺乏效率,另一个是让一个疯子总管情报。

  25. Unfortunately , that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful , but flawed and incomplete , statistic .

    令人遗憾的是,这一结论过分强调的统计数据虽然有用,但并不完整且存在错误。

  26. In any event , my mother and her red pen showed me how deeply flawed a flawless essay could be .

    无论如何,我母亲和她的红笔向我展示了一篇“完美的”文章可能有多严重的缺陷。

  27. Clearly , there is no such thing as a " perfect " memory — their extraordinary minds are still using the same flawed tools that the rest of us rely on .

    很明显,世界上不存在什么“完美无瑕”的记忆——他们产生非凡记忆力的工具和我们普通人所依赖的是一样有瑕疵的。

  28. There is a popular Chinese saying that " Fair skin will make up for three flaws " .

    中国有句俗话叫"一白遮三丑"。

  29. It had no little flaw .

    它没有一点瑕疵。

  30. The syndrome2 , which is a major character flaw of some of the world 's finest managers .

    这种综合征是一种性格缺陷,在全世界最优秀的一些经理人身上也很严重。