fault
英[fɔːlt;fɒlt]美[fɔlt]
- n. 故障；[地质] 断层；错误；缺点；毛病；（网球等）发球失误
- vi. 弄错；产生断层
- vt. （通常用于疑问句或否定句）挑剔
词组搭配
—— to a fault
(of someone who displays a particular commendable quality to an extent) verging on excess
（过分表现出某好品质的人）过分，过度
you're kind, caring and generous to a fault.
你宽厚、体贴、大方得过分了。
at fault
Deserving of blame; guilty
该受责备的；有罪的
admitted to being at fault.
承认有罪
Confused and puzzled.
混乱的，迷惑的
find fault
To seek, find, and complain about faults; criticize
挑错，找错：寻找、发现和抱怨错处；批评
found fault with his speech.
挑他演讲的错
to a fault
To an excessive degree
过度地
generous to a fault.
过度慷慨