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to fault
01
指责, 归咎
to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem
Transitive: to fault sb/sth | to fault sb for a mistake or problem
Example
She tends to fault others without considering her own mistakes.
The supervisor will fault any deviation from the established procedures.
It 's unfair to fault him for the project's failure without understanding the challenges he faced.
Fault
01
错误, 过失
a wrong move or act
Example
It was her fault that the project missed its deadline due to her delay.
The accident was determined to be the driver 's fault for not stopping at the red light.
The teacher pointed out the fault in his reasoning during the debate.
02
缺陷, 故障
an imperfection, defect, or flaw in an object or machine that prevents it from functioning properly or effectively
03
缺陷, 过失
the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
04
发球失误, 发球犯规
an unsuccessful serve attempt in tennis, where the ball does not land in the opponent's service box, resulting in the loss of a point
What is a "fault"?
A fault in tennis occurs when a player fails to serve the ball correctly. It happens if the server hits the ball out of bounds, into the net, or misses the service box completely. Each player is allowed two attempts to serve. If both attempts result in faults, it is called a double fault, and the player loses the point. A fault is considered an error and can disrupt the flow of the game, often leading to a change in momentum.
Example
He was frustrated after committing another fault.
She aimed to avoid faults by practicing her serve technique.
His first serve was a fault, so he tried again.
05
过错, 责任
the responsibility attributed to someone or something for a mistake or misfortune
Example
The company accepted fault for the data breach and promised to enhance their security measures.
He took full fault for the misunderstanding and apologized to his friend for the confusion.
The investigation determined that mechanical failure was at fault for the airplane crash.
06
故障, 缺陷
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
07
断层, 错层
a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, along which there has been significant displacement due to tectonic forces
Example
The San Andreas Fault in California is well-known for its seismic activity.
Geologists study faults to understand how and why earthquakes occur.
Faults can range in size from small fractures to major tectonic boundaries.
