flaw

🇬🇧 UK/flɒ:/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A defect, imperfection, or weakness in something, such as a crack, fault, or error

缺陷,瑕疵,裂纹

v.

To make something imperfect or defective; to crack or break

使有缺陷,损坏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
flawother
=flaw

Common Collocations

  • 1.fatal flaw致命缺陷
  • 2.character flaw性格缺陷
  • 3.flaw in……中的缺陷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A small flaw in the diamond significantly reduced its value.

  • 2.

    The plan appeared sound, but critics quickly identified a fatal flaw in the logic.

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