“通病”常见的英文表达是 common fault 或 common problem,具体使用可根据语境调整:
1、 common fault
更强调技术性或客观存在的“常见缺陷”,例如:
"This is a common fault in old electrical systems." (这是老旧电路系统中的常见通病。)
2、 common problem
适用范围更广,可指社会现象、行为习惯等抽象的“普遍问题”,例如:
"Procrastination is a common problem among students." (拖延症是学生中的普遍通病。)
其他表达(根据语境灵活选用):universal flaw(普遍缺陷,强调根本性)
chronic issue(长期存在的顽疾,如社会问题)
widespread tendency(普遍倾向,如行为习惯)
示例对比:技术缺陷:The software's compatibility issues are a common fault. (软件兼容性问题是个常见通病。)
社会现象:Traffic congestion is a common problem in big cities. (交通拥堵是大城市的普遍通病。)
根据具体场景选择最贴切的词汇即可。