flaw
/flɔ:; flɔ/ n
1 crack or fault (in an object or in material); imperfection （物体或材料的）裂纹或缺陷, 瑕疵
This vase would be perfect but for a few small flaws in its base. 这花瓶底部没有那几个小斑点就十全十美了.
2 mistake that lessens the effectiveness or validity of sth 错误; 缺点
an argument full of flaws 错误百出的论点
a flaw in a contract 合同中的一个漏洞.
3 weak part in sb's character （某人性格上的）缺陷
Pride was the greatest flaw in his personality. 傲慢是他品格上的最大缺陷. flaw, v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
cause (sth) to have a flaw 使（某事物）有缺陷
His reasoning can't be flawed. 他的推理无懈可击.
a flawed masterpiece, ie a work of art that is very great despite its minor faults 有瑕疵的杰作.