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fault

/ˈfɑːlt/

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noun

plural faults

[count] a bad quality or part of someone's character :a weakness in character

He loved her despite her many faults. [=failings]

Lack of courage is his worst fault.

In spite of her faults, she's a loyal friend. = For all her faults, she's a loyal friend.

a problem or bad part that prevents something from being perfect :a flaw or defect

We discussed the book's strengths and faults. [=weaknesses]

If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long.

[noncount] :responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.

The accident was not her fault. [=she did not cause the accident; she should not be blamed for the accident]

It's all my fault. [=I am responsible]

It's your own fault you missed that bus.

Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.

[count] tennis :a mistake that results in a bad serve

She committed too many faults to win the match. - see also double fault

[count] geology :a break in the Earth's crust

Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.

at fault

deserving blame for something bad :responsible

She's not at fault for the accident.

It will be difficult to determine who's really at fault.

find fault

xem find

to a fault

to a great or excessive degree

generous to a fault [=very generous or too generous]

honest to a fault

verb

faults; faulted; faulting

[+ obj] to criticize (something)

One critic faulted the book as (being) too long.

to blame or criticize (someone)

The truck driver was faulted for the accident.

Many have faulted her for not acting sooner.

I can't fault him for trying to protect his family.

* Các từ tương tự:
faultfinder, faulty