英语

defect

gb/dˈifɛkt/ us/dˈifɛkt/
B1 英语
~ 3600
义项
0 个义项
名词 B1 entity
1

a flaw or fault in something

A problem or fault in something that makes it not perfect or not work well.

用法模式: a defect in [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'defect' with 'defense' due to similar spelling, but they have very different meanings.
近义词
flaw (A general term for an imperfection; slightly more common in everyday speech.) | fault (Often used for responsibility or mechanical problems; can also imply blame.)
反义词
perfection (The state of having no flaws or defects.) | strength (A quality that makes something effective or strong, opposite of a weakness or defect.)
搭配
design defect |manufacturing defect |minor defect |serious defect |defect in the system
主题
quality |manufacturing |daily life |daily_life |science |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The car was recalled due to a serious brake defect.
  • This phone has a small defect in the screen.
  • A design defect caused the bridge to collapse.
  • The inspector found several defects in the building's wiring.
  • Genetic defects can sometimes be treated with medication.
学习者例句
  • The shirt has a small defect.
  • There is a defect in the machine.
  • This phone has a defect in the camera.
  • We returned the chair because of a defect.
  • The toy has no defects.
动词 B2 action
2

to abandon allegiance for another side

To leave your country, team, or group to join another that is against it.

用法模式: to defect to [another group/country]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'defect' (verb) with 'defend' due to similar pronunciation, but they are unrelated in meaning.
近义词
desert (Often used for leaving the military without permission; slightly more negative tone.) | switch sides (Informal phrase for changing allegiance.)
反义词
remain loyal (To stay with and support your original group despite pressure to leave.) | support (To actively help your original side instead of leaving it.)
搭配
defect to the enemy |defect from the army |defect to another party
主题
politics |military |law |core_vocabulary
例句
  • Several soldiers defected to the rebel forces.
  • He defected from his political party after a disagreement.
  • The spy defected to another country during the war.
  • Some athletes have defected to play for other nations.
  • She defected from the company to work for its rival.
学习者例句
  • The soldier defected to the enemy.
  • He defected to another country.
  • She defected from her team.
  • The player defected to another club.
  • They defected during the war.
语法
词典原形
defect
IPA
GB/dˈifɛkt/
US/dˈifɛkt/
音节与重音
de - fect (2 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: defect
  • Plural: defects
Verb
  • Base: defect
  • 3rd Person Singular: defects
  • Present Participle: defecting
  • Past: defected
词族
Forms
defects noun defecting verb defected verb
Core family
defective adjective B1
Related words
defection noun C1 defector noun
Advanced or less common
defectively adverb
相关表达

defect from duty

1
/dˈifɛkt fɹˈʌm dˈuti/
fixed phrase

fail to fulfill one's responsibilities

To leave or avoid work or tasks you are supposed to do.

例句
  • The guard was punished for defecting from duty.
  • They accused him of defecting from duty during the crisis.

defect to the enemy

1
/dɪfˈɛkt tə ðə ˈɛnəmi/
fixed phrase

switch allegiance to an enemy side

To leave your own side and join the enemy's side during a war or competition.

例句
  • The general was shocked when his aide defected to the enemy.
  • Several spies defected to the enemy during the conflict.

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