demerit
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/diˈmɛɹət/
British pronunciation
/dˈɛməɹˌɪt/

"demerit"的定义和意义

Demerit
01

缺点, 劣势

the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability
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The tendency of the product to malfunction after prolonged use was a significant demerit.
该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.
这个计划的一个关键缺点是未能解决利益相关者提出的担忧。
02

扣分, 失分

a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
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The student received a demerit for consistently arriving late to class.
Demerits were assigned to individuals who violated the school's dress code policy.
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