英语词汇“flaw”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ETYMOLOGYflaw

Origin: 1300-1400 Perhaps from Old Norse flaga flat stone; ➔ FLAG¹

COLLOCATIONS► fatal flaws

There are fatal flaws (=very important mistakes that make something certain to fail) in this program that make it unworkable.

► fundamental flaw

The report illustrates a fundamental flaw in our product development process.

THESAURUSsomething bad or wrong in the way an object, machine, idea, etc. is made or developed that means it is not perfect or not good enough► defect

something bad or wrong in the way an object, machine, idea, etc. is made or developed that means it is not perfect or not good enough: All the new cars are tested for defects.

► problem

a bad or difficult situation that needs to be dealt with: There’s a problem with the brakes.

► flaw

a mark or weakness that makes something not perfect. Used about ideas or things: The repair was made to correct a flaw in the design of the bridge. There’s a serious flaw in the plan.

► imperfection

imperfection means the same as flaw but you mostly use it about things: The glasses are then inspected for any imperfections.

► fault

something that is wrong with a machine, system, etc., which prevents it from working correctly: He fixed a fault in the wiring of the house.

► bug

a defect in a computer program: The program had some minor bugs.

► glitch

a small defect in a system or plan that stops it from working correctly: A glitch in the computer system caused the letter to be sent to the wrong address.

单词	flaw
释义	flawflaw /flɔ/ ●○○ noun [countable] Etymology ETYMOLOGYflaw Origin: 1300-1400 Perhaps from Old Norse flaga flat stone; ➔ FLAG¹ Collocations COLLOCATIONS► fatal flaws There are fatal flaws (=very important mistakes that make something certain to fail) in this program that make it unworkable. ► fundamental flaw The report illustrates a fundamental flaw in our product development process. Thesaurus THESAURUSsomething bad or wrong in the way an object, machine, idea, etc. is made or developed that means it is not perfect or not good enough► defect something bad or wrong in the way an object, machine, idea, etc. is made or developed that means it is not perfect or not good enough: All the new cars are tested for defects. ► problem a bad or difficult situation that needs to be dealt with: There’s a problem with the brakes. ► flaw a mark or weakness that makes something not perfect. Used about ideas or things: The repair was made to correct a flaw in the design of the bridge. There’s a serious flaw in the plan. ► imperfection imperfection means the same as flaw but you mostly use it about things: The glasses are then inspected for any imperfections. ► fault something that is wrong with a machine, system, etc., which prevents it from working correctly: He fixed a fault in the wiring of the house. ► bug a defect in a computer program: The program had some minor bugs. ► glitch a small defect in a system or plan that stops it from working correctly: A glitch in the computer system caused the letter to be sent to the wrong address. 1a mistake, mark, or weakness that makes something not perfect SYN defect: It was half price because of a slight flaw.flaw in There was a flaw in the glass.► see thesaurus at defect12a mistake in an argument, plan, or set of ideas: flaw in a flaw in Baker’s argument There are fatal flaws (=very important mistakes that make something certain to fail) in this program that make it unworkable. The report illustrates a fundamental flaw in our product development process.3a fault in someone’s character: a character flaw
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