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失灵

shī líng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • out of order (of machine)
  • not working properly
  • a failing (of a system)

Definition

失灵：指机器、仪器、系统等失去正常功能或不起作用。

Malfunction: refers to a machine, instrument, system, etc., losing its normal function or failing to work.

Usage

常用于描述设备、身体器官、系统等出现故障或失效的情况。

Commonly used to describe situations where equipment, body organs, systems, etc., break down or fail.

Examples

  • 1 电梯突然失灵，我们被困在里面了。(The elevator suddenly malfunctioned, and we were trapped inside.)
  • 2 他的听力失灵了，需要戴助听器。(His hearing failed, and he needs to wear a hearing aid.)
  • 3 电脑系统失灵导致数据丢失。(The computer system malfunction caused data loss.)
  • 4 汽车的刹车失灵了，差点发生事故。(The car's brakes failed, almost causing an accident.)
  • 5 老化的电路板常常失灵。(Aging circuit boards often malfunction.)

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