Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #8453
flaw
瑕疵；缺陷
an imperfection or fault in an object or machine
- 1.
an imperfection in an object or machine
物体或机器上的瑕疵
- 2.
defect or weakness in a person's character
性格上的缺陷或弱点
- 3.
an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness
计划、理论或法律文件中的缺陷,导致失败或降低效率
性格缺陷；弱点；漏洞；缺陷；物体或机器上的瑕疵；性格上的缺陷或弱点；计划、理论或法律文件中的缺陷,导致失败或降低效率
In use
The engineer found a small flaw in the metal part.
His biggest flaw is that he never listens to advice.
There is a serious flaw in the plan that could cause delays.
a flaw caused the crystal to shatter
he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless
a flaw in [sth]
常用搭配，表示某事物内部的缺陷。
There is a flaw in the argument.
这个论证中有一个缺陷。
a flaw with [sth]
与in类似，但强调与某事物相关的缺陷。
He pointed out a flaw with the design.
Connections
Collocations
- flaw in
- ……中的缺陷
- There is a flaw in the diamond.这颗钻石有一个瑕疵。
- major flaw
- 重大缺陷
- The plan had a major flaw.这个计划有一个重大缺陷。
- fatal flaw
- 致命缺陷
- His pride was a fatal flaw.他的骄傲是一个致命缺陷。
- design flaw
- 设计缺陷
- The car had a serious design flaw.这辆车有一个严重的设计缺陷。
- character flaw
- 性格缺陷
- She tried to overcome her character flaws.她努力克服自己的性格缺陷。
- flaw in the argument
- 论点中的漏洞
Learner notes
Memory Tip
flaw拆解为f+law，法律（law）也有缺陷（flaw）。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：产品评价、人物性格分析、法律或计划审查 通常用于描述物体、性格、计划或理论中的缺陷，比较常见于正式或分析性语境。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All words listed share the same stressed vowel sound /ɔ/ as in 'flaw', making them perfect rhymes. Beware of lookalikes like 'plow' (/plaʊ/), which do not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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