default

choice(选择)

1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

   the option or setting that is automatically selected if you do not make a different choice

   预设结果；既定结果；预设值；默认值

   • If no other arrangements are made, the default is to meet in the conference room at 3 PM.

     如果没有其他安排，默认结果是在下午三点于会议室见面。

   • The system’s default setting is to update automatically upon every startup.

     系统的默认设置是每次启动时自动更新。

   • In default of any better option, we'll have to accept the existing terms.

     在没有更好的选择下，我们将不得不接受现有的条款。

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failure(失败)

1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

   failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one

   拖欠；不履行债务；违约

   • The company is facing severe financial difficulties due to defaults on its loans.

     由于贷款违约，该公司面临严重的财务困难。

   • Any default on credit card payments could affect your credit score.

     任何信用卡还款违约都可能影响你的信用评分。

   • We won the game by default, due to the other team’s absence.

     由于另一队缺席，我们自动赢得了比赛。

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1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

   to fail to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one

   拖欠；不履行债务；违约

   • If a borrower defaults on a loan, the bank has the right to repossess the collateral.

     如果借款人拖欠贷款，银行有权收回抵押品。

   • Failing to pay on time may cause your account to default.

     未能按时付款可能会导致你的账户违约。

   • During an economic recession, many companies face the risk of defaulting on their debts.

     在经济衰退期间，许多公司面临拖欠债务的风险。