flaw /flɔ:/
n. 瑕疵,缺点
It refers to the mistake in a theory or argument, which causes it to be less effective or valid; or the undesirable quality in someone's character.
它指的是某个理论或论据出现错误,导致其不太有效或无效;或是指某人性格中不太好的品质。
我们都听说过一句话“金无足赤,人无完人”,世界上没有十全十美的事物,任何事物都有其长处和短处;人也是一样的,不可能事事都能胜任、不可能完美。
That theory has a crucial flaw in it.
那个理论有个关键性的缺陷。
The only flaw in her character is carelessness.
她性格中的唯一缺点就是粗心。
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