Flaw
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定义
a flaw: 瑕疵，缺陷
flawed: 有瑕疵的，有缺陷的，有缺点的
示例
- "BareMinimum Soft : I think I have an old copy of the program on the coffee table in my living room. I'll admit, the program has its flaws, but the price is right!"
练习 1
Choose the FALSE statements from the list below:
(There may be more than one false statement. Check all which apply.)
(There may be more than one false statement. Check all which apply.)
Choose the FALSE statements from the list below:
(There may be more than one false statement. Check all which apply.)
(There may be more than one false statement. Check all which apply.)
Bob starts his email by writing "we will be upgrading our accountancy software". This means that Delavigne's existing software will be improved. Note that in other contexts, "upgrading" can also refer to replacing a program with a newer version.
Bob clearly states that he is looking for cheaper alternatives to Miracle software, which indicates that he is concerned about the price of the program. The purpose of Bob's email is to propose three low-cost software alternatives to Bruno.
Bob writes that "the program has its flaws". This means that the program has problems or "defaults". If a program has flaws, it is not perfect.
Bob writes that "the 2000 edition (of Cheapskate software) is available for under $300". This means that the price of the program is "less than $300". We often use "over" and "under" to indicate prices which are "high" or "low".
练习 2
Fiona writes that Mr. Cheeter's work is "beyond reproach". This means that his work is:
Fiona writes that Mr. Cheeter's work is "beyond reproach". This means that his work is:
Although the verb "to reproach" does express the idea of criticism or dislike, the idiom "beyond reproach" is actually indicates the high quality of something or someone.
The idiom "beyond reproach" is high praise or recommendation for someone or something. If someone's work is "beyond reproach", then it is very good, or so good that it shouldn't be criticized. The verb "to praise" means to "compliment" or "commend" it. The adjective "praiseworthy" is something "deserving", or worthy of praise. Fiona is stating that she respects or admires the quality of Philip's work.
Something "flawed" is imperfect. Fiona is expressing that Philip's work is excellent, not imperfect.
If something is good enough, it is satisfactory, or average. The expression that something is "beyond approach" indicates that it is of superior quality, or better than average.
