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fault

gb/fˈɔlt/ us/fˈɔlt/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 2200
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B1 relation
1

blame for something wrong

When something bad happens because of you.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is [someone]'s fault
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fault' with 'mistake'. 'Fault' refers to responsibility for a problem, while 'mistake' refers to the actual wrong action.
المرادفات
blame (More general term for assigning responsibility; 'fault' is often used in fixed phrases.)
الأضداد
innocence (Indicates lack of responsibility for wrongdoing.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
take the fault |find fault |at fault
الموضوعات
daily life |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • It was my fault we missed the train.
  • The accident was not her fault.
  • Whose fault is it that the report is late?
  • He admitted the delay was his fault.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • It is my fault we are late.
  • The broken glass is her fault.
  • This problem is not my fault.
اسم B1 entity
2

flaw or defect in something

A small bad part in someone or something.

نمط الاستخدام: a fault in [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'fault' with 'error'; 'fault' refers to a flaw in quality or character, while 'error' refers to a wrong action or calculation.
المرادفات
flaw (Very close in meaning; 'flaw' can be more formal and often refers to critical defects.)
الأضداد
perfection (Indicates no flaws or weaknesses.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
design fault |minor fault |technical fault
الموضوعات
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The machine has a serious design fault.
  • His biggest fault is that he talks too much.
  • There was a fault in the software code.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • There is a fault in the TV.
  • Her only fault is that she is late.
  • This phone has a small fault.
اسم technical B2 entity
3

crack in Earth's crust

A long crack in the ground where the earth moves.

المرادفات
fracture (In geology, a more general term; not all fractures are faults.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
fault line |active fault |geological fault
الموضوعات
science |geography |nature
أمثلة
  • The earthquake was caused by movement along a major fault.
  • California lies on the San Andreas Fault.
  • Geologists are studying the fault to predict future quakes.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The city is near a big fault.
  • A fault can cause earthquakes.
  • This is called the San Andreas Fault.
اسم technical B2 event
4

failure in a system or device

When a machine or system stops working correctly.

المرادفات
malfunction ('Malfunction' emphasizes the action of failing; 'fault' can refer to the cause or location of failure.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
power fault |system fault |network fault
الموضوعات
technology |science
أمثلة
  • The train was delayed due to a signal fault.
  • There is a fault in the computer's hard drive.
  • An electrical fault caused the lights to go out.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The car stopped because of a fault.
  • The lights went out from an electrical fault.
  • The phone has a network fault.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
fault
IPA
GB/fˈɔlt/
US/fˈɔlt/
المقاطع والنبر
fault (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (fault)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: fault
  • Plural: fault, faults
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
faults noun
Core family
faulty adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
faultless adjective faultlessly adverb
Advanced or less common
faultlessness noun
التعبيرات

at fault

1
/ˈæt fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase

responsible for a problem or accident

Being responsible for something bad that happened.

أمثلة
  • The driver was clearly at fault in the accident.
  • If anyone’s at fault here, it’s me.

to a fault

1
/tə ə fˈɔlt/
fixed phrase

too much of a good quality

Having so much of a good quality that it becomes bad.

أمثلة
  • He’s generous to a fault.
  • She’s honest to a fault, which sometimes upsets people.

find fault (with)

1
/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom

criticize someone or something

To look for and talk about mistakes in someone or something.

أمثلة
  • She always finds fault with my cooking.
  • They found fault with the plan immediately.

find fault (with)

2
/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom

criticize for mistakes or flaws

To say what you think is wrong with someone or something.

أمثلة
  • She’s always finding fault with my cooking.
  • Instead of finding fault, try to help solve the problem.
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