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单词 defect
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defect
Word forms: defects, defecting , defected pronunciation note:   The noun is pronounced (dfekt ). The verb is pronounced (dɪfekt ).
1. countable noun
A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
He was born with a hearing defect.
A defect in the aircraft caused the crash.
A report has pointed out the defects of the present system.
Synonyms: deficiency, want, failing, lack  
2. verb
If you defect, you leave your country, political party, or other group, and join an opposing country, party, or group.
25 per cent of its listed client base defect to rival auditors. [V + to/from]
He defected from the party in the late 1970s. [V to/from n]
...a KGB officer who defected in 1963. [VERB]
Synonyms: desert, rebel, quit, revolt  
defection (dɪfeən )Word forms: defections variable noun
...the defection of at least sixteen Parliamentary deputies.
Synonyms: desertion, revolt, rebellion, abandonment  
Collocations:
design defect
He has a design defect that causes him to explode if he stops moving for more than two seconds.
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This was a simple design defect, and not related to the unique geometry of the secondary.
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There has been no major refurbishment done to the station except for the replacement of the converter transformers in the mid-1980's due to a design defect.
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This particular amplifier contained a design defect whereby the pad and equalizer plug in modules would literally fall off the circuit board when the device was opened.
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Such a test might well have revealed the design defects.
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detect a defect
No single method detected all defects, and detection rates improved by 5% when all three methods were used.
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These resonances are the basis for a number of experimental techniques for detecting defects.
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Capacitive sensor probes are used to detect defects in polyethylene pipe gas pipeline.
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The majority of these methods are good to detect defects in one of the hemostasis components, without diagnosing other possible defects.
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Secondly, various imaging and diagnostic technological methods are utilised to detect defects to the heart and other organs, such as valvular dysfunction and arrhythmias by usage of echocardiography.
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discover a defect
The company discovered the defect in 2001 but did not recall affected vehicles until this year.
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It would have been because the council had failed to act appropriately as a result of discovering the defect.
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Homeowners and consumer groups have called for a more effective system of redress when people discover defects, whether they appear months or years after a property has been completed.
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heart defect
No sooner had she signed up than it was discovered that her son had a heart defect and desperately needed an operation.
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She had a serious heart defect and had spent much of her life in intensive care.
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The 33-year-old had a caesarean delivery because of a heart defect which could have risked her life.
The Sun
In the first lecture he tells (without notes) the story of his son, born with an appalling heart defect.
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This can be lethal for someone with an underlying heart defect, triggering dangerous changes.
The Sun
major defect
That was a major defect, making the equipment as a whole unfit for its purpose and not of satisfactory quality.
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Omission of planning from the purview of the district councils was another major defect.
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Buyers should also get a thorough survey done, which should identify major defects.
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You should also hire a surveyor to get an idea of the cost of improvements and spot any major defects.
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Find out what his three major defects are - and then be the opposite.
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manufacturing defect
Many airlines have been changing the defence of 'technical problem' to 'hidden manufacturing defect', because these are considered an extraordinary circumstance by the courts.
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Acknowledged it was a manufacturing defect.
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Could a manufacturing defect be to blame?
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They were caused by a build-up of gas caused by a manufacturing defect.
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However, due to his manufacturing defect caused by the electrical surge, he had problems in all of his classes.
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mechanical defect
The bulletin said that there was no evidence of a mechanical defect or of water contamination in the fuel.
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We received a letter saying it was due to a mechanical defect.
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This was blamed on a mechanical defect but a year and a half later she was still trying to get compensation.
The Sun
Police said that no mechanical defects to the car had been found.
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It blamed the problems on mechanical defects, including sticky accelerators and pedals trapped by floor mats, that could be fixed relatively easily.
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minor defect
People do clench their teeth because they are stressed, but we also find minor defects in the way they are biting.
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Congenital defects may be noticed in childhood, but minor defects may not become evident until adult life, when compensatory mechanisms begin to fail.
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An unusual performance in many respects but not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance or ineffective interpretation.
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The bodies were then sandblasted and any minor defects were repaired.
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Often this happens because book collectors judge minor defects in an old book so harshly as to make them seemingly unsaleable.
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obvious defect
There are obvious defects in these clauses that do not arise from the terms in which they were drafted.
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This, in spite of some obvious defects, has been of considerable use to local students.
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They have a few obvious defects.
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Upon receipt, the comics are inspected by 1 pre-grader for obvious defects (missing pages, etc.) and are then graded by 3 graders in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment.
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product defect
A spokeswoman said its product defect levels are at the lowest ever.
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Thus, only the immediate purchaser could recover for a product defect, and if a part was built up out of.
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Stereo microscopes are often used for examining small products like circuit boards for product defects.
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They are also used to repress unwanted bacterial growth that might cause ropiness, sliminess, malodor and other product defects.
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The methods of forensic engineering are especially valuable in tracing product defects and flaws.
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remedy a defect
A new law just passed will remedy the defect.
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Various proposals have been offered to remedy this defect.
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It may, in addition, send the case back (remand or remit) to the lower court for further proceedings to remedy the defect.
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You should be entitled to order that the landlord remedies the defects and pays compensation for any damage to your clothes and possessions.
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In circumstances where the original builder has failed to remedy the defects notified to them within a reasonable time, you are entitled to employ another contractor.
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repair a defect
The judge was therefore entitled to repair the defect by enlargement of the lump sum provision.
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The experimental surgery could attempt to repair the defect while their son was still developing in the womb.
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I hope to repair this defect in future work.
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The oboist finally managed to repair a defect of his instrument, but the clarinettist, because of a broken key spring only pretended to be playing.
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A new technique uses porcine small intestinal submucosa as a biomaterial to help repair the defect.
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reveal a defect
On the facts as found there was a physical defect and a pressure test would have been sufficient to reveal the defect.
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It revealed a defect in the process by which neurons develop, which genetic manipulation might one day correct.
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The horses are dipped in primer immediately after carving, to reveal any defects in the wood that may need to be fixed.
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safety defect
Two nuclear submarines were allowed to put to sea with a safety defect that put them at 'serious' risk.
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Drivers of two popular people carriers are being warned of a safety defect that means the cars could roll over during a high-speed swerve.
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Anyone who finds a serious safety defect in their vehicle should report it to us.
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Be alert to safety defects involving the hitch and wheels.
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Its website allows drivers to report safety defects with cars, which can trigger an investigation by the vehicle manufacturer.
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serious defect
As exam boards developed the predictive sophistication of credit rating agencies, we could expect to eliminate another serious defect.
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Some councils fix serious defects immediately while others wait.
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We fear that there are still very serious defects in the method of medical examination for recruits.
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This was a serious defect.
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Less serious defects are normally due to be fixed within three months.
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severe defect
Sadly, all the pups were born with severe defects and died almost immediately.
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Critics also point to what they see as severe defects.
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Severe defects in epidermal proliferation, basement membrane formation, and hair follicle invagination.
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They show severe defects in the development of the lymphatic system.
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This first prototype had severe defects in its transmission and was considered too complex and expensive for mass production.
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software defect
It went on to say that the 'software defect' had since been 'rectified'.
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It contained software defects that caused shortfalls in the branch accounts over several years.
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It cited software defects, user interface issues, and mechanical or electrical failures as the main causes of adverse events.
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A disadvantage of these methods are issues with executable space protection, which increase the risks from malware and software defects.
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The system was last tested three months before it became operational, and revealed 147 software defects and made 6000 errors.
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structural defect
Due to a structural defect, it was partially rebuilt in 1775.
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Damp, rot and even structural defects were also listed.
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The bank's valuation of the home won't pick up on structural defects and disrepair, a private survey will - e.surv chartered surveyors provide a low-cost service.
The Sun
Rectify any major structural defects that occur in the first five years after occupation.
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But structural defects and half a century of decay mean that they are now in danger of closure and collapse.
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surface defect
Electrical trees also originate where bulk or surface defects create excessive electrical stress that initiates dielectric breakdown in a small region.
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Thin polymer adhesive layers are applied to enhance resistance to particles and surface defects.
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The intensity never shrinks to zero even far from diffraction conditions, however, due to incoherent elastic scattering from surface defects.
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Also, surface defects in the crystal structure can act as charge carrier traps.
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Care will be taken in making sure all surface defects are removed.
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technical defect
When it came to his deployment, a technical defect prevented his airplane from joining his flight.
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Millions of airline passengers whose flights have been delayed because of technical defects are being urged to apply for compensation after one traveller's legal victory.
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There could be subtle references to a batsman's technical defects, observations about his overall competence, or more wide-ranging inquiries about the health of his family.
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Then, in a hitherto unprecedented sequence, he scored 0, 0, 8 and 0 in the next four innings, getting out to technical defects and uncharacteristically poor strokes.
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visual defect
Chromatophores are also used as a biomarker of blindness in cold-blooded species, as animals with certain visual defects fail to background adapt to light environments.
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Patients may present with consciousness problems, headaches, nausea, visual defects, fatigue, disturbance of eye movements and pupillary reflexes, or coma.
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Research programs include cognitive development and decline, childhood visual defects, organ transplantation, the behavioral effects of hormone replacement therapy and social behaviors of primates.
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Translations:
Chinese: 缺陷
Japanese: 欠陥
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