defective
UK/dɪ'fektɪv/US/di'fektiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Having a fault or flaw; not working properly.
有缺陷的，有毛病的。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddefect + -ive = having a defect. See defect (de- 'short of' + fect 'made' = where the making fell short).
Root fac still carries 273 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.defective product有缺陷的产品
- 2.defective gene有缺陷的基因
- 3.defective part有缺陷的部件
- 4.prove defective被证明有缺陷
Example Sentences
- 1.
The store will replace any defective product for free.
- 2.
A defective gene can cause the disease.