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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

flaw

英  [flɔː]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • flaws

    1. [C 可数名词] （理论或论点中的）错误

    A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.

    近义词

    mistake

    双语例句

    例：

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

    然而，他的货币理论中有很多关键性的错误。

    例：

    Almost all of these studies have serious flaws.

    几乎所有这些研究都有严重错误。

    2. [C 可数名词] （性格中的）缺点

    A flaw in someone's character is an undesirable quality that they have.

    近义词

    defect , failing

    双语例句

    例：

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

    他性格中唯一的缺点似乎就是脾气急躁。

    3. [C 可数名词] 瑕疵

    A flaw in something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there.

    近义词

    imperfection

    双语例句

    例：

    It's like having a flaw in a piece of material – the longer you leave it, the weaker it gets.

    这就像一块料子上有瑕疵一样——你把它放得越久，它就变得越不结实。

    例：

    lenses containing flaws and imperfections.

    有瑕疵和缺陷的镜片。

    例：

    a special kind of glass that was treasured for its flaws rather than its perfection.

    一种因为有瑕疵而不是完美无暇而被珍藏的特殊玻璃。

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