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malfunction

noun

UK/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of malfunction noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A failure of a machine, system, or process to operate correctly.

    （机器、系统等的）失灵；故障

    • The computer system crashed due to a software malfunction.

      电脑系统因软件故障而崩溃。

    • The device experienced a malfunction shortly after being activated.

      该设备在启动后不久就出现故障。

    • A malfunction in the plane's engine caused an emergency landing.

      飞机引擎的故障导致了紧急迫降。

verb

UK/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of malfunction verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To fail to function or operate correctly.

    运作不正常；发生故障

    • If your phone continues to malfunction, you might need to restart it.

      如果你的手机继续故障，你可能需要重新启动它。

    • The machine started to malfunction due to unstable voltage.

      这台机器由于电压不稳开始出现故障。

    • The sensor began to malfunction, causing inaccurate readings.

      传感器开始故障，导致读数不准确。