Defect 对比 Fault

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Defect

前 3000（常见） C1 noun

Fault

前 1000（非常常见） B2 noun

最常见: Fault

	Defect	Fault
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈdɛfɛkt// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈfɛkt//	🇬🇧 /["/fɔːlt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fɔːlt/"]/
含义	某物中的问题或缺陷。 A problem or flaw in something.	某种事物中的错误或问题。 A mistake or a problem in something.
例句	The product was recalled due to a serious defect.	The engineer quickly identified the fault in the electricity supply.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 3000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	C1	B2
词性	noun	noun
搭配	manufacturing defect, defect in design, quality defect	stupid, entire, lie with somebody, at fault, through somebody’s fault, without fault, be all somebody’s fault, be entirely somebody’s fault, be largely somebody’s fault, big, great, moral, have, be blind to, overlook, fault in, for all somebody’s faults, to a fault, major, minor, dangerous, have, develop, look for, occur, lie in something, fault in, fault with, for all its faults, double, foot, serve, earthquake, geological, line, scarp, system
反义	perfection, advantage, asset	merit, virtue, advantage
常见错误	Confused with 'defect' (flaw) vs 'defection' (desertion)., Used as a verb rather than as a noun., Omitting the article 'a' when referring to a specific defect.	Confusing 'fault' with 'error' — 'fault' often implies blame., Using 'fault' inappropriately as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the article — 'the fault' vs. 'fault'.
用法说明	通常用于技术和学术场合；在关于质量的非正式讨论中也可以使用。 Commonly used in technical and academic contexts; can be informal in casual discussions about quality.	在正式和非正式的对话中讨论责任或缺陷时使用'fault'。避免在过于随意的场合使用。 Use 'fault' in both formal and informal conversations when discussing blame or a defect. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

在真实片段中看它

If you left it at the apartment, it's not your fault.

Top Gear › S1 E1

a BMW one, developed a fault

If you left it at the apartment, it's not your fault.

Top Gear › S1 E1

a BMW one, developed a fault

Fault

常见问题：Defect 对比 Fault

Defect和Fault 有什么区别？

Defect: A problem or flaw in something. Fault: A mistake or a problem in something.

哪个更常见：Defect和Fault？

Fault 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Defect和Fault？

Defect 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Defect和Fault 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Defect: C1, Fault: B2。

Defect和Fault 是什么词性？

Defect: noun, Fault: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Defect: The product was recalled due to a serious defect. Fault: The engineer quickly identified the fault in the electricity supply.

我可以互换使用 Defect和Fault 吗？

不总是。Defect和Fault 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。