欠点 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
- demerit noun A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
- drawback noun A disadvantage or downside to something otherwise good.
- fault noun Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- faultless adj Without fault; free from defect or error.
- flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
- shortcoming noun A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
Senses
欠点 is used for these senses in English:
- defect A fault or malfunction.
- demerit A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
- drawback The inhalation of a lungful of smoke from a cigarette, viewed as a skill of the practised smoker.
- fault A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
- faultless Without fault; free from defect or error.
- flaw A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
- shortcoming A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
defect — full definition
- noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
- verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
demerit — full definition
- noun A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
- noun A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
- noun That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.