"demerit" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 過失
• 缺點
• 記過

Definition

過失是指錯誤、缺點，或在學校、組織中因違規而被記下的負面記錄。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

"Demerit" 常用於正式場合，特別是在學校、組織，表示記過或缺點。不要與 "merit"（優點）混淆，兩者意思相反。

Examples

He got a demerit for being late to class.

他因為上課遲到被記了一次**過失**。

Each demerit goes on your school record.

每個**過失**都會記錄在你的學籍檔案裡。

One demerit can lead to extra homework.

一次**過失**可能會導致多加作業作為處罰。

The main demerit of this plan is the high cost.

這個方案最大的**缺點**是成本高。

If you get three demerits, you'll have to meet with the principal.

如果你被記三次**過失**，你就得去見校長。

She didn't deserve a demerit for such a small mistake.

她不應該因為那麼小的錯誤被記**過失**。