fault
English → English
(mistake) Fault: responsibility for a mistake, failure, or a bad situation
The car accident was my fault because I didn't see the red light.
(English) The crash happened because I made a mistake while driving.
It's not your fault that the team lost the game; everyone played poorly.
(English) You are not the reason for the defeat; the whole group did bad.
(flaw) Fault: a small problem, mistake, or weakness in a person's character or a machine
The technician discovered a major electrical fault in the building's wiring.
(English) The worker found a big problem with the wires that carry power.
Despite his many faults, he is still a very kind and loyal friend.
(English) Even though he has some bad qualities, he is still a good person.
(geology) Fault: a long crack or break in the surface of the earth, often where earthquakes happen
The San Andreas Fault is a famous boundary between two tectonic plates.
(English) The big crack in California is where the earth's giant pieces meet.
Scientists monitored the fault line for any signs of seismic activity.
(English) Researchers watched the break in the ground for signs of an earthquake.
Entry ID: en:en:fault · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary