“瑕疵”常见的英文表达有 flaw、defect 或 blemish,具体使用取决于语境:
1、 flaw:
含义:指物体、计划、系统或性格中存在的缺陷、弱点或不足之处,强调可能导致整体效果或功能受损的内在问题。
例句:
The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.(他性格中唯一的缺点似乎就是脾气急躁。)
There is a serious flaw in the design of this machine.(这台机器的设计有一个严重的缺陷。)
2、 defect:
含义:多指产品、物体或结构中存在的具体缺陷或毛病,通常可以通过检查发现,并可能影响其正常使用或性能。
例句:
The product was recalled due to a manufacturing defect.(由于制造缺陷,该产品被召回。)
A common defect in old houses is damp.(老房子的一个常见缺陷就是潮湿。)
3、 blemish:
含义:主要指物体表面的小瑕疵或污点,也常用于比喻人或事物的微小缺点,对整体影响不大。
例句:
There is a small blemish on the surface of the vase.(这个花瓶表面有一个小瑕疵。)
His only blemish is a tendency to be too casual at work.(他唯一的缺点就是工作时太随意。)