error
/ˈerə/ · /ˈerər/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1936 in the learning path
错误；差错
Definitions
n. something incorrect in an action, calculation, or judgement
错误；差错
n. the difference between a measured value and the true value
误差
Example
An error in the booking left us without seats.
预订出了差错，导致我们没有座位。
Researchers should check their calculations carefully, as a minor error can significantly affect the final conclusions.
研究人员应仔细核查计算过程，因为一个小错误就可能显著影响最终结论。
Collocations
- make an error
- human error
- a margin of error
- trial and error
Word family
- err (v.)
- erroneous (adj.)
- erroneously (adv.)
Synonyms
- mistake
Usage tip
error比mistake正式，常用于技术、计算或判断。
FAQ
- What does error mean?
- something incorrect in an action, calculation, or judgement the difference between a measured value and the true value
- How is error pronounced?
- UK /ˈerə/, US /ˈerər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
