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Malfunctioned Meaning in English

word · lemma: malfunction

mæɫˈfəŋkʃənd
mal-FUNK-shund
mˌælfˈʌŋkʃənd
mal-FUNGK-shund

释义

To fail to work properly or stop functioning as expected, usually referring to machines or technical systems.

用法与细微差别

Primarily used for machines, devices, or systems. Often appears in technical, formal, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'the device malfunctioned', 'system malfunctioned'. Not used for humans.

例句

The printer malfunctioned during the meeting.

basic

My phone malfunctioned last night.

basic

The security system malfunctioned and the alarm didn't go off.

basic

Our elevator malfunctioned and we had to use the stairs all day.

natural

If the brakes had malfunctioned, the accident could have been much worse.

natural

It wasn't user error; the software just malfunctioned out of nowhere.

natural