Illustration of fault
- 1 fault with displaced strata a
- b
- c
- d
- e; 2 scarp
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fault
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural faults
plural faults
Learner's definition of FAULT
1
[count]
a : a bad quality or part of someone's character : a weakness in character缺点；毛病
- He loved her despite her many faults. [=failings]尽管她缺点很多，他却依然爱她。
- Lack of courage is his worst fault.缺乏勇气是他最大的缺点。
- In spite of her faults, she's a loyal friend. = For all her faults, she's a loyal friend.她尽管有缺点，却是一个忠诚的朋友。
b : a problem or bad part that prevents something from being perfect : a flaw or defect缺陷；不足之处
- We discussed the book's strengths and faults. [=weaknesses]我们讨论了这本书的优缺点。
- If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long.要说这本书有什么不足的话，那就是太长了。
2
[noncount] : responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.（对错误所负的）责任；过错
- The accident was not her fault. [=she did not cause the accident; she should not be blamed for the accident]这次事故不是她的错。
- It's all my fault. [=I am responsible]这都是我的错。
- It's your own fault you missed that bus.错过了公共汽车，是你自己的责任。
- Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting.由于非个人原因，他将不能参加会议。
3
[count] tennis : a mistake that results in a bad serve发球失误 — see also double fault
- She committed too many faults to win the match.她发球失误过多，输掉了比赛。
4
[count] geology : a break in the Earth's crust地壳断层
- Frequent earthquakes have occurred along the San Andreas Fault.在沿圣安德列斯断层一带，地震频繁发生。
at fault
: deserving blame for something bad : responsible有过错的；有责任的
- She's not at fault for the accident.她对这一事故不负责任。
- It will be difficult to determine who's really at fault.难以确定谁真正负有责任。
find fault
to a fault
: to a great or excessive degree过分地；过度地
- generous to a fault [=very generous or too generous]过于慷慨
- honest to a fault过于诚实
2 fault /ˈfɑːlt/ verb
faults; faulted; faulting
2 fault
/ˈfɑːlt/
verb
faults; faulted; faulting
Learner's definition of FAULT
[+ object]
1
: to criticize (something)批评（某事物）
- One critic faulted the book as (being) too long.一位评论家批评此书过于冗长。
2
: to blame or criticize (someone)责备，批评（某人）
- The truck driver was faulted for the accident.卡车司机因那起事故受到责备。
- Many have faulted her for not acting sooner.很多人指责她反应不够迅速。
- I can't fault him for trying to protect his family.我不能因他试图保护家人而指责他。
faulted; faulting; faults
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Lack of courage is his worst fault. If the book has a fault, it's that it's too long. It's your own fault you missed that bus. Through no fault of his own, he won't be able to attend the meeting. She committed too many faults to win the match. Verb 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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Peterson also found fault with the National Marine Fisheries Service using hatcheries to try to boost populations without a complete evaluation of how these fish might harm wild populations. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 The root cause analysis must admit fault and accurately explain why the seller was suspended. Lesley Hensell, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The new president would soon find fault with the director, too. New York Times, 28 July 2022 The review board also found fault with Yasenchack’s handling of Ellis during the stop. John H. Tucker, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The commission, who now has its first female chair, also opted not to issue any new bar licenses this month — after finding fault with the applications of three establishments. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 But neither Ahmed nor Fisher found fault with their races strategically. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 July 2022 Some members of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission expressed frustration that Oxendine didn't admit fault in the consent order, which the commission approved 4-1. Jeff Amy, ajc, 12 May 2022 Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Who can fault an emergency room physician for an AI algorithm that misses papilledema—a swelling of the retina? George Maliha, Scientific American, 29 June 2022 Multiple surveys do show that voters have a sense of foreboding about the economy and that most people fault the president. Josh Boak, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 But as the House prepares for votes destined to fall short, and the Senate lays out hearings that are also almost certainly leading nowhere, some advocates fault the president for not doing more and doing it more quickly. Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 12 July 2022 Democrats fault many Republicans for opposing gun regulation. Alexa Corse, WSJ, 25 May 2022 Some critics of originalism fault it on natural-law grounds. J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022 More than half the book is devoted to the recreation opportunities in Alaska, which is hard to fault. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Orban's antagonistic approach to Zelenskyy and conspicuous caution around damaging relations with Russia, even as Moscow is accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine, has led to fault lines appearing among his European friends. Justin Spike, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
People are quick to find fault with ambitious, successful women and to excuse unethical men. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Peterson also found fault with the National Marine Fisheries Service using hatcheries to try to boost populations without a complete evaluation of how these fish might harm wild populations. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 The root cause analysis must admit fault and accurately explain why the seller was suspended. Lesley Hensell, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The new president would soon find fault with the director, too. New York Times, 28 July 2022 The review board also found fault with Yasenchack’s handling of Ellis during the stop. John H. Tucker, cleveland, 27 July 2022 The commission, who now has its first female chair, also opted not to issue any new bar licenses this month — after finding fault with the applications of three establishments. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 But neither Ahmed nor Fisher found fault with their races strategically. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 July 2022 Some members of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission expressed frustration that Oxendine didn't admit fault in the consent order, which the commission approved 4-1. Jeff Amy, ajc, 12 May 2022 Verb
Republicans, meanwhile, fault Galvin for opposing a bid to require voters to present ID at polling places and for supporting the VOTES Act, which allows people to vote by mail for any reason. Mark Shanahan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Who can fault an emergency room physician for an AI algorithm that misses papilledema—a swelling of the retina? George Maliha, Scientific American, 29 June 2022 Multiple surveys do show that voters have a sense of foreboding about the economy and that most people fault the president. Josh Boak, Chron, 20 Aug. 2022 But as the House prepares for votes destined to fall short, and the Senate lays out hearings that are also almost certainly leading nowhere, some advocates fault the president for not doing more and doing it more quickly. Jessie Dimartino, ABC News, 12 July 2022 Democrats fault many Republicans for opposing gun regulation. Alexa Corse, WSJ, 25 May 2022 Some critics of originalism fault it on natural-law grounds. J. Joel Alicea, National Review, 3 May 2022 More than half the book is devoted to the recreation opportunities in Alaska, which is hard to fault. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 Orban's antagonistic approach to Zelenskyy and conspicuous caution around damaging relations with Russia, even as Moscow is accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine, has led to fault lines appearing among his European friends. Justin Spike, ajc, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English faute, falte, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *fallita, from feminine of fallitus, past participle of Latin fallere to deceive, disappoint
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of fault was in the 13th century Phrases Containing fault
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