malfunction
verb [ I ] formal uk/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ us/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
运转不正常，发生故障
to fail to work or operate correctly
Synonyms: break (DAMAGE)break down (MACHINE)
Opposites: function work
malfunction
noun [ C ] formal uk/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ us/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
失灵，故障
a failure to work or operate correctly
Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system. 就在飞机坠毁前不久，飞行员曾报告说导航系统失灵。
Synonyms: breakdown (FAILURE)failure (STOP)
Compare: crash noun (FAILURE)