imperfection

/ˌɪmpəˈfekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən/ (ame, mw)

imperfection — noun

  • imperfectionsingular
  • imperfectionsplural

1. a small problem or flaw that stops a person, object, or system from being exactl

1.名詞C1
釋義

a small problem or flaw that stops a person, object, or system from being exactly right or fully complete.

例句

Soraya hid the small imperfection in the silk dress by adding a tiny bow.

imperfection in [object] for a localized flaw

The old wooden table had many imperfections, but the family loved every scratch and mark.

plural imperfections describing visible surface flaws

同義詞
  • flaw

    more common in everyday speech; often used for objects and arguments

  • defect

    stronger; suggests a fault serious enough to affect function or value

  • blemish

    usually refers to a small visible mark, especially on skin or a surface

  • fault

    broader; can refer to a weakness in character, design, or behavior

反義詞
  • perfection

    the state of being completely without fault

文法句型

imperfection in [something]

imperfections of [something]

用法筆記

Frequently plural (imperfections) when describing visible or surface flaws on objects, skin, or material; singular often used for one specific defect or for the abstract quality of being imperfect.

常見錯誤

❌The diamond has an imperfect.
✅The diamond has an imperfection.
💡'imperfect' is an adjective; the noun form is 'imperfection'.