faults
faults — 名詞
- faultssingular
- faultsesplural
1. a specific wrong action or decision that can be separated from other actions and
錯誤；過失
應承擔責任的錯誤行為
a specific wrong action or decision that can be separated from other actions and counted — for example, a miscalculation, a design problem, or an error in a report
The cashier found two faults in the calculation, so the total was wrong.
收銀員在計算中發現了兩個錯誤，因此總金額不對。
faults in + noun phrase (calculation, design, report)
Manuela admitted the fault was hers after she forwarded the wrong document.
Manuela 承認過失在她，因為她轉寄了錯誤的文件。
A small fault in the design meant the shelf would not stay on the wall.
設計中的一個小錯誤導致架子無法固定在牆上。
The reviewer listed three faults in the report and asked for changes.
審查人員在報告中列出了三個錯誤，並要求修改。
Everyone agreed the fault lay with the company that supplied the wrong parts.
大家都認為過失在於那家提供了錯誤零件的公司。
- mistake
general word for any wrong action; does not always carry blame
- error
more formal than fault; often used in writing, computing, or statistics
- shortcoming
focuses on not reaching a standard rather than on blame
用法筆記
Countable: you can say 'a fault' or 'three faults' to refer to individual wrong actions. The uncountable RESPONSIBILITY sense (index 5) does not allow an article and appears only in possessive structures like 'it is my fault.'
常見錯誤
2. a part of a person's nature that makes them less good or less easy to like — for
缺點
性格上的不完美之處
a part of a person's nature that makes them less good or less easy to like — for example, being selfish, impatient, or dishonest
Adina's only real fault is that she talks too much during meetings.
Adina 唯一的缺點就是她在會議中話太多。
someone's + only/serious/main + fault + is that-clause
Greed is a serious fault that can destroy friendships and trust.
貪婪是一種嚴重的缺點，會破壞友誼和信任。
One fault in his character is that he refuses to accept advice from anyone.
他性格中的一個缺點是拒絕接受任何人的建議。
The novel shows how jealousy became the main fault that ruined the family.
這本小說展現了嫉妒如何成為毀掉那個家庭的主要缺點。
用法筆記
Describes a lasting part of a person's personality, not a one-time mistake. Compare with the MISTAKE sense (index 1).
3. a broken or weak part inside a machine, system, or piece of equipment that stops
缺陷；故障
機器或系統中的毛病
a broken or weak part inside a machine, system, or piece of equipment that stops it working properly
A fault in the wiring caused the lights to go out across the office.
線路中的一個故障導致整個辦公室的燈都熄滅了。
fault in + part of a machine/system
The mechanic traced the strange noise to a fault in the gearbox.
技師循著怪聲找到了變速箱中的一個缺陷。
A tiny fault in the circuit board made the computer shut down at random times.
電路板上的一個微小缺陷導致電腦隨機關機。
Defne checked every pipe for a fault that might be causing the leak.
Defne 檢查了每一根水管，尋找可能造成漏水的那個故障。
- perfection
state of having no problems at all
- smooth operation
when a machine or system works without any faults
用法筆記
Unlike sense 2, this sense describes a technical or physical problem, not a personal quality.
4. a serve in tennis, volleyball, and similar net sports that fails to land inside
發球失誤
網球等運動中發球犯規
a serve in tennis, volleyball, and similar net sports that fails to land inside the proper area of the court, causing the server to lose a point or try again
Sora double-faulted twice in the final game and lost the match.
Sora 在最後一局連續兩次發球失誤，輸掉了比賽。
double-fault: two faults in a row
The umpire called a fault when the ball landed just outside the service box.
當球落在發球區外時，裁判判定為發球失誤。
If you serve two faults in a row, the point goes to your opponent.
如果你連續兩次發球失誤，這一分就歸對手。
Camille was upset after serving three faults in her first tennis match.
Camille 在她的第一場網球比賽中三次發球失誤，感到很沮喪。
用法筆記
When a player serves two faults one after the other, this is called a 'double fault' and the server loses the point.
5. uncountable noun expressing the abstract condition of being the person who cause
責任
過錯歸屬；be one's fault
uncountable noun expressing the abstract condition of being the person who caused something bad to happen; only used in possessive constructions such as 'it is my fault' without the article 'a'
The crash was the driver's fault because he ran a red light.
車禍是駕駛的責任，因為他闖了紅燈。
be + someone's + fault + because-clause
Indra said the argument was entirely her fault and apologized to her brother.
Indra 說吵架完全是她的責任，並向哥哥道歉。
It is not the children's fault that the picnic was cancelled because of rain.
野餐因為下雨而取消，這不是孩子們的責任。
The manager admitted the mistake was his fault and resigned the next day.
經理承認錯誤是他的責任，並在第二天辭職了。
Whose fault is it that the package arrived three days late?
包裹晚了三天才到，這是誰的責任？
- blame
similar in meaning; 'take the blame' is common, but 'blame' is less often used in the 'it is X's blame' construction
- responsibility
broader; can be about positive duties, while fault is only about negative outcomes
- credit
the praise for a good result
文法句型
be + possessive + fault
用法筆記
Always takes a possessive determiner (my, his, their) or 'of': 'the fault of the government.' Unlike sense 1, this sense is uncountable and never takes an article ('a fault').
常見錯誤
6. the object of criticism in the fixed phrase 'find fault with,' which means to ke
挑剔
指 find fault with 挑剔
the object of criticism in the fixed phrase 'find fault with,' which means to keep noticing and complaining about things that are wrong, especially small or unimportant ones
Ayana's supervisor is always finding fault with her work, even when it is excellent.
Ayana 的主管總是對她的工作百般挑剔，即使她的表現很出色。
find fault with + someone's work/effort/report
It is easy to find fault with others but harder to see your own mistakes.
挑剔別人很容易，但看到自己的缺點卻比較難。
The critic found fault with every scene in the film except the opening shot.
那位影評人挑剔電影的每個場景，只有開場鏡頭例外。
Teachers who constantly find fault can make students lose their self-confidence.
不斷挑剔的老師會讓學生失去自信心。
- praise
to express approval or admiration
- compliment
a polite expression of praise
文法句型
find fault with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense of 'fault' appears almost only in the fixed phrase 'find fault with + object.' Do not use 'fault' alone to mean 'criticism.'
常見錯誤
7. a break in planetary rock where sections on either side have shifted in opposite
斷層
地殼岩石中的裂縫
a break in planetary rock where sections on either side have shifted in opposite directions, often linked to earthquake activity
The San Andreas Fault runs for hundreds of miles through California.
聖安德烈亞斯斷層貫穿加州長達數百英里。
proper noun: [Name] Fault
Geologists study ancient faults to predict where earthquakes might happen.
地質學家研究古老的斷層，以預測地震可能發生的地點。
The earthquake opened a new fault in the desert, visible from the air.
地震在沙漠中形成了一條新的斷層，從空中就能看到。
Tamar examined the rock layers on either side of the deep fault in the valley.
Tamar 檢查了山谷中那道深層斷層兩側的岩層。
用法筆記
In this technical sense 'fault' is often capitalized when it is part of a proper name (e.g., the San Andreas Fault).
faults — 動詞
- faultspresent simple I / you / we / they
- faultses3rd person singular
- faultsing-ing form
- faultsedpast simple
1. to say that someone or something has done something wrong or has a bad quality,
指責；挑剔
挑剔某人的缺點或錯誤
to say that someone or something has done something wrong or has a bad quality, often in a way that seems unfair or too severe
Beatrix's manager faults her for every small mistake in the monthly reports.
Beatrix 的主管因為她每月報告中的每個小錯誤而指責她。
fault + someone + for + noun phrase
Critics faulted the movie for its weak script but praised the soundtrack.
影評人批評這部電影劇本薄弱，但讚賞其配樂。
Lakshmi faults herself for not preparing more thoroughly before the interview.
Lakshmi 責怪自己在面試前沒有準備得更充分。
You cannot fault a new employee for not knowing every rule on day one.
你不能責怪新進員工第一天就了解所有規定。
- criticize
more common in everyday language; less formal than fault
- blame
focuses on responsibility for something bad rather than general criticism
- find fault with
the phrasal equivalent; suggests repeated or unfair criticism
文法句型
fault + noun phrase + for + noun phrase / verb-ing
用法筆記
Often used with 'for' to state the reason for criticism. Less common in everyday speech than 'criticize' or 'blame,' but common in formal reviews and evaluations.
常見錯誤
2. to make an illegal serve in tennis or a similar game, usually by hitting the bal
網球發球犯規
網球中發球犯規
to make an illegal serve in tennis or a similar game, usually by hitting the ball so that it lands outside the correct area of the court
Matthew faulted twice in a row and lost his serve in the second set.
Matthew 連續兩次發球失誤，在第二盤中失去了自己的發球局。
fault + twice + in a row
The young player faulted on her first serve but won the point on the second.
那位年輕選手第一次發球失誤，但第二次發球時拿下了這一分。
Even professional tennis players sometimes fault under the pressure of a big match.
即使是職業網球選手，在大賽壓力下有時也會發球失誤。
Rafael faulted three times during the match and grew more frustrated each time.
Rafael 在比賽中三次發球失誤，每次失誤都讓他更加沮喪。
- serve a fault
the more common phrasing using the noun form
- double-fault
specific verb meaning to fault twice in a row
用法筆記
Much less common in everyday English than the noun form (TENNIS sense, noun index 4). Most speakers say 'serve a fault' rather than 'fault' as a verb.