demerit是什么意思？

demerit

英[di:ˈmerɪt] 美[dɪˈmɛrɪt]

• n. <正>缺点，过失，短处；

复数：demerits;

例句

• What do you think about your merit and demerit? Can you give some example? 你认为你有哪些优点、缺点? 能不能各举一些例子说明 呢 ?
• TV has its merit and demerit. 电视有长处也有短处.
• They might get a demerit. 他们可能会被记大过.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  过失;缺点
  The demerits of something or someone are their faults or disadvantages.
  例句
  ...articles debating the merits and demerits of the three candidates. 就 3 位候选人的优缺点进行辩论的文章

英汉词典释义

• n.
  <正>缺点, 过失, 短处
  Each man has his merits and demerits. 每个人都有他的功和过。

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces;
  "ten demerits and he loses his privileges"
  2. the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection;
  "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel""he knew his own faults much better than she did"