defect
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/ˈdiːfekt/
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/ˈdiːfekt/
a problem or mistake in something that makes it not perfect
The car was returned because of a defect in the engine.
這輛車因為引擎有缺陷被退回了。
a physical problem with how someone's body works
He was born with a heart defect.
他天生就有心臟缺陷。
to leave your country or group to join an enemy one
The soldier decided to defect to the other side because of the defect in his government's policies.
由於政府政策的缺陷,這名士兵決定叛逃到對方。