faulty
UK/'fɒ:lti/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Having defects; not working correctly.
有缺陷的；有毛病的；运转不正常的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfault (defect) + -y (characterized by) = 'full of faults,' i.e., defective or not working right. Applies to objects (faulty wiring) and to reasoning (faulty logic).
Root fault still carries 4 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.faulty wiring故障线路
- 2.faulty logic错误逻辑
- 3.faulty product瑕疵产品
- 4.faulty equipment故障设备
Example Sentences
- 1.
The recall was due to a faulty braking system.
- 2.
His argument rests on faulty assumptions.
- 3.
Please return the faulty product for a full refund.