imperfect

• 形容词，用于描述不完美、有缺陷、有错误或不足的事物。

An adjective used to describe something that is not perfect, having faults, mistakes, or shortcomings.

1. Not perfect; defective or inadequateB2formal

   Having flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings; not completely correct or satisfactory.

   不完美的

   • The system is still imperfect and requires further testing.
   • Her imperfect knowledge of the language led to some misunderstandings.
   • They accepted the imperfect solution as a temporary fix.

   同义词blemisheddamageddefectivedeficienterroneousfalliblefaultyflawedimpairedinadequateincompleteinferiormarredtaintedunsound

   反义词faultlessflawlessidealimpeccableperfect

2. Lacking moral strength or courageC1formal

   Showing human weaknesses such as lack of moral strength, courage, or willpower; fallible.

   有缺陷的

   • He was an imperfect man, prone to jealousy and anger.
   • The story reminds us that all heroes are imperfect and face inner struggles.
   • She acknowledged her imperfect nature and tried to improve.

   同义词falliblefrailweak

• 语法术语，指表示过去持续、反复或未完成的动作的动词时态（未完成体/未完成过去时）；也泛指不完美、有缺陷的事物。

A grammatical term referring to a verb tense used to describe an ongoing, continuous, or habitual action in the past.

1. Grammatical tenseB2formal

   A verb tense used to describe an ongoing, habitual, or incomplete action in the past, often translated as 'was/were doing' or 'used to do'.

   未完成体

   • In French, the imperfect is frequently used to set a scene in a story.
   • The student practiced conjugating the imperfect of regular -ar verbs in Spanish.
   • When describing past weather, the imperfect is more appropriate than the preterite.
   • She used the imperfect to talk about her childhood routines.

   同义词past progressive

2. Flawed or defective thingB1formal

   An item or being that is not perfect, containing defects or shortcomings.

   不完美之物

   • The shop sold imperfects at a reduced price.
   • He embraced his own imperfections as part of his unique character.
   • The pottery had a few small imperfections but was still functional.
   • In nature, nothing is perfect; every organism has its imperfections.

   同义词irregularrejectsecond

   反义词idealparagonperfection