사람의 성격, 행위, 또는 사물에서 발견되는 결함이나 부족한 점.
Imperfections, defects, or weaknesses in character, behavior, or a specific piece of work.
예문:
"True friendship involves accepting a person despite their many faults."
"The critics were quick to point out the technical faults in the director's debut film."
지각의 변동으로 인해 암석층이 끊어져 서로 어긋나 있는 지질학적 구조.
Fractures or zones of weakness in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved past each other.
예문:
"Major earthquakes are frequently recorded along the active faults in this region."
"The movement of tectonic plates causes the formation of deep underground faults."
전기 회로의 단선이나 단락 등으로 인해 발생하는 장비의 고장이나 기능 장애.
Defects or failures in a mechanical or electrical system that prevent it from operating correctly.
예문:
"The automated system is designed to shut down immediately if it detects any electrical faults."
"Engineers spent the night identifying the faults in the power grid after the storm."