fault
英 /fɔːlt/ 美 /fɔːlt/
- n. 缺陷；故障Something wrong with an object, system, or person's character
- n. 过错；责任Responsibility for a mistake or something bad that happened
- n. 断层A break in rock where sections have moved apart
A small electrical fault stopped the washing machine yesterday.
昨天一个小小的电路故障让洗衣机停止了运转。
Regular inspections can identify a structural fault before it threatens the safety of residents.
定期检查能在结构缺陷危及居民安全之前发现它。
搭配
electrical fault 电路故障at fault 有过错find fault with 挑剔fault line 断层线
辨析提示
It's my fault表示“是我的错”，不用mistake替换。
词族
faulty (adj.)、faultless (adj.)
相关词
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