英汉词典

1. 错误;谬误
    A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.

flaw

    e.g. There were, however, a number of crucial flaws in his monetary theory...
           但是，他的货币理论中存在若干关键性错误。
    e.g. Almost all of these studies have serious flaws.
           几乎所有这些研究中都存在严重谬误。

2. （性格中的）缺点，弱点
    A flaw in someone's character is an undesirable quality that they have.

    e.g. The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.
           他性格中的唯一缺点好像就是脾气急。

3. 瑕疵;缺陷
    A flaw in something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there.