malfunction
gb/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/ us/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
B2
Англійська
meghibásodás, meghibásodik, rosszul működik, működési zavar
ІМЕННИК
B2
1
meghibásodás
B2
Модель уживання:
a malfunction (in/of) [machine/system]
The flight was delayed because of a technical malfunction.
A járat egy műszaki meghibásodás miatt késett.
A malfunction in the braking system triggered a safety alert.
A fékrendszer meghibásodása biztonsági riasztást váltott ki.
The app crashed due to a software malfunction.
Навчальні приклади
There was a malfunction in the elevator.
Meghibásodás történt a liftben.
The car stopped because of a malfunction.
Az autó egy meghibásodás miatt állt le.
Поширена помилка:
Malfunction is not an adjective; say "a malfunctioning printer" or "a faulty printer," not "a malfunction printer."
Значення
failure to work properly
Словосполучення
equipment malfunction
|system malfunction
|technical malfunction
|hardware malfunction
|software malfunction
|mechanical malfunction
|engine malfunction
|sensor malfunction
|power malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Синоніми
fault (General problem; can be less specific than a malfunction.)
|
failure (Often broader; may suggest complete stopping rather than incorrect operation.)
|
breakdown (Often used for vehicles or serious stoppages.)
Антоніми
proper functioning (Working correctly as intended.)
|
normal operation (Operating in the usual correct way.)
Теми
technology
|daily_life
|transport
|workplace
Визначення
When a machine does not work the right way.
A failure of a machine, device, or system to operate correctly.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
2
meghibásodik
B2
Модель уживання:
[machine/system] malfunctions (at/in/during) [time/place/event]
The scanner malfunctioned halfway through the job.
A szkenner a munka felénél meghibásodott.
If the alarm malfunctions, call maintenance immediately.
Ha a riasztó meghibásodik, azonnal értesítsd a karbantartást.
The robot arm malfunctioned and stopped moving.
Навчальні приклади
My phone malfunctioned yesterday.
Tegnap meghibásodott a telefonom.
The machine is malfunctioning.
A gép rosszul működik.
Поширена помилка:
Don’t use as a transitive verb: say "The machine malfunctioned," not "It malfunctioned the machine."
Значення
stop working properly
Словосполучення
malfunction suddenly
|malfunction repeatedly
|malfunction during the test
|malfunction in flight
|malfunction under pressure
|malfunction without warning
|malfunction due to a defect
|malfunction because of overheating
Синоніми
fail (More general; may mean it stops working entirely.)
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break down (Common for vehicles and machines; often implies stopping completely.)
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go wrong (Informal and broad; not limited to machines.)
Антоніми
function (Work correctly.)
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operate normally (Work in the usual correct way.)
Теми
technology
|daily_life
|workplace
Визначення
If a machine malfunctions, it does not work correctly.
To fail to operate correctly; to work in the wrong way.
ІМЕННИК
C1
3
Модель уживання:
a malfunction of [organ/system]
The tests showed a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
A vizsgálatok kimutatták a pajzsmirigy működési zavarát.
Symptoms can appear when the immune system has a malfunction.
Tünetek akkor jelentkezhetnek, ha az immunrendszer működésében zavar van.
The doctor ruled out any organ malfunction.
Навчальні приклади
The doctor found a malfunction in my thyroid.
Az orvos a pajzsmirigyem működésében talált zavart.
My immune system has a problem.
Van valami probléma az immunrendszerem működésével.
Поширена помилка:
In health contexts, this is often countable: "a malfunction of the immune system" (not usually "malfunctioning" as a noun).
Значення
body part works wrongly
Словосполучення
organ malfunction
|kidney malfunction
|immune system malfunction
|thyroid malfunction
|brain malfunction
|hormonal malfunction
|a malfunction occurs
Синоніми
dysfunction (More common in medical contexts and often more formal.)
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disorder (Broader; can refer to a diagnosed condition, not just a failure to work.)
Антоніми
normal function (Healthy, typical operation of the body part or system.)
Теми
health
|science
Визначення
When a part of the body does not work normally.
A failure of a part of the body or a biological system to work normally.
Граматика
Словникова форма
malfunction
IPA
GB/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
US/mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
Склади й наголос
mal - func - tion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (func)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: malfunction
- Plural: malfunction, malfunctions
Verb
- Base: malfunction
- 3rd Person Singular: malfunctions
- Present Participle: malfunctioning
- Past: malfunctioned
Споріднені слова
Forms
malfunctions
noun
malfunctioning
verb
malfunctioned
verb
Core family
function
noun B1
functional
adjective B1
Related words
functionality
noun B2
functionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Вирази
a malfunction occurs
1/ə mælfˈʌŋkʃən əkˈɚz/
fixed phrase
a failure happens
Used to talk about what to do when a machine fails.
Приклади
- If a malfunction occurs, shut down the device immediately.
- An alarm sounds when a malfunction occurs in the cooling system.
- The manual explains what to do if a malfunction occurs.
Навчальні приклади
- If a malfunction occurs, call for help.
- When a malfunction occurs, the system stops.
suffer a malfunction
1/sˈʌfɚ ə mælfˈʌŋkʃən/
fixed phrase
experience a mechanical failure
When a machine has a malfunction.
Приклади
- The train suffered a malfunction and was taken out of service.
- During the broadcast, the camera suffered a malfunction.
- The elevator suffered a malfunction and trapped two people briefly.
Навчальні приклади
- The car suffered a malfunction.
- The system suffered a malfunction last night.