flaw

• Существительное, обозначающее дефект, несовершенство или слабость в чём-либо, например, в объекте, плане или характере.

A noun referring to a defect, imperfection, or weakness in something, such as an object, plan, or character.

1. Imperfection or defectB1formal

   A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

   Недостаток

   • The diamond had a small flaw that reduced its value.
   • There is a flaw in the design of the bridge.
   • The inspector found a flaw in the metal surface.

   Synonymsblemishchipcrackdefectfaultfissureimperfectionmarkscratchstain

   Antonymsassetperfectionstrengthvirtue

2. Weakness in characterB2formal

   A fault or weakness in a person's character.

   Недостаток

   • His pride is his greatest flaw.
   • She admitted her flaw of being too impatient.
   • The hero's tragic flaw led to his downfall.

   Synonymsblemishdefectfailingfaultfoiblefrailtyimperfectionshortcomingviceweakness

   Antonymsassetexcellencestrengthvirtue

3. Error in logic or reasoningB2formal

   A mistake or weakness in an argument, theory, or plan.

   Ошибка в логике или рассуждении

   • There is a fundamental flaw in your argument.
   • The plan has a serious flaw that makes it unworkable.
   • The scientist identified a flaw in the experimental design.

   Synonymsdefecterrorfallacyfaultgapinconsistencymistakeweakness

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, связанного с совершением ошибки или недочета, или для описания чего-то несовершенного или дефектного.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a mistake or error, or to describe something that is imperfect or defective.

1. To damage or weakenB2formal

   To cause a defect or imperfection in something, making it less effective or valuable.

   Повредить

   • The constant criticism flawed his confidence.
   • A small crack flawed the integrity of the vase.
   • The design was flawed by a miscalculation in the measurements.

   Synonymsblemishdamagedefectimpairmarspoiltarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymsfiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen