Demerit
01
缺点, 缺陷
the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability
例子
The tendency of the product to malfunction after prolonged use was a significant demerit.
产品在长时间使用后出现故障的倾向是一个显著的缺点。
A key demerit of the plan was its failure to address concerns raised by stakeholders.
该计划的一个主要缺点是未能解决利益相关者提出的担忧。
02
缺点, 扣分
a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
例子
The student received a demerit for consistently arriving late to class.
该学生因持续迟到而收到了一个缺点。
Demerits were assigned to individuals who violated the school's dress code policy.
违反学校着装规定的个人被记过失。
