flaw
noun
flɔː
noun
1
a
mistake,
mark,
or
weakness
that
makes
something
imperfect
瑕疵，缺点;
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in
]
a
flaw
in
the
software
该软件的缺点
serious/major/basic/minor
etc
flaw
a
slight
flaw
in
the
glass
玻璃上的一小点瑕疵
A
design
flaw
(=a
mistake
or
weakness
in
the
way
something
was
made)
caused
the
engine
to
explode.
一个设计上的缺陷引起了引擎爆炸。
2
a
mistake
or
problem
in
an
argument,
plan,
set
of
ideas
etc
〔论点、计划或思想等中的〕错误，缺陷
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of
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Beautiful
scenery
does
not
make
up
for
the
flaws
of
this
film.
美丽的风光弥补不了影片的不足。
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in
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There
is
a
fundamental
flaw
in
Walton’s
argument.
沃尔顿的论点中有一个根本性的错误。
fatal
flaw
3
a
fault
in
someone’s
character
〔性格上的〕缺陷，缺点
Jealousy
is
Othello’s
major
flaw.
嫉妒是奥赛罗的主要缺点。
the
President’s
character
flaws
总统性格上的缺陷