malfunction
UK/mælˈfʌŋkʃən/US/.mæl'fʌŋʃәn/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To fail to work correctly or as intended
发生故障，运转失常
n.
A failure to work correctly; a fault in operation
故障，失灵
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmalbad, ill
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functionother
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Common Collocations
- 1.system malfunction系统故障
- 2.equipment malfunction设备故障
Example Sentences
- 1.
The engine began to malfunction after years of heavy usage.
- 2.
A malfunction in the braking system forced the vehicle to stop immediately.