Definitions
n. a fault that makes something imperfect or less effective
缺陷；瑕疵
v. to damage something or make it imperfect
使有缺陷；损害
Example
I noticed a tiny flaw in the glass bowl.
我发现玻璃碗上有一处小瑕疵。
A major flaw in the research design makes its conclusions about student performance less reliable.
研究设计中的一项重大缺陷降低了其关于学生表现的结论的可靠性。
Collocations
- a fundamental flaw
- a design flaw
- a fatal flaw
- a flaw in the argument
Word family
- flawed (adj.)
- flawless (adj.)
- flawlessly (adv.)
Synonyms
- defect
- fault
- imperfection
Usage tip
可数名词；某物的缺陷常用a flaw in sth。
FAQ
- What does flaw mean?
- a fault that makes something imperfect or less effective to damage something or make it imperfect
- How is flaw pronounced?
- UK /flɔː/, US /flɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
