faulty

英 ['fɔːltɪ; 'fɒltɪ] 美['fɔlti]
  • adj. 有错误的;有缺点的

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比较级: faultier;最高级: faultiest;

英文词源


faulty (adj.)
"containing faults, errors, or defects," late 14c., from fault (n.) + -y (2). Related: Faultily; faultiness.

双语例句


1. Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
可能是愤怒蒙蔽了他的眼睛,也可能是他判断有误。

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2. Their interpretation was faulty — they had misinterpreted things.
他们的理解是错误的——他们将事情曲解了。

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3. The faulty left-hand engine failed catastrophically as the aircraft approached the airport.
飞机快到机场时,本来有故障的左引擎突然熄火,引发了灾难。

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4. The gauge must be giving a faulty reading.
量表的显示肯定有误。

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5. Ask for a refund if the goods are faulty.
商品如有缺陷,可要求退款。

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