fallible
/ˈfælɪbəl/ · /ˈfæləbəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5866 in the learning path
会犯错的；不完全可靠的
Definitions
adj. Capable of making mistakes or being wrong
会犯错的；不完全可靠的
Example
Even experienced drivers are fallible, so please stay alert.
即使经验丰富的司机也会犯错，所以请保持警觉。
Human memory is fallible, which raises concerns about relying solely on eyewitness accounts in court.
人的记忆可能出错，因此在法庭上仅依赖目击者陈述令人担忧。
Collocations
- fallible human judgement
- a fallible system
Word family
- fallibility (n.)
- infallible (adj.)
- infallibility (n.)
Synonyms
- imperfect
- error-prone
Antonyms
- infallible
Usage tip
强调可能犯错，并非一定错误；反义词为infallible。
FAQ
- What does fallible mean?
- Capable of making mistakes or being wrong
- How is fallible pronounced?
- UK /ˈfælɪbəl/, US /ˈfæləbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
