| 词汇 | at fault |
| 释义 | at faultResponsible for a problem, mistake, or other incident. The other driver was definitely at fault—I was just sitting at a red light when he rear-ended me! I know I was at fault, so I will apologize to Sara today. at faultto blame [for something]; serving as the cause of something bad. I was not at fault in the accident. You cannot blame me. at faultResponsible for a mistake, trouble, or failure; deserving blame. For example, At least three cars were involved in the accident, so it was hard to determine which driver was at fault , or He kept missing the target and wondered if the sight on his new rifle was at fault. In Britain this usage was formerly considered incorrect but is now acceptable; in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see in the wrong. at ˈfaultresponsible for doing wrong, making a mistake, etc.; to be blamed: The inquiry will decide who was at fault over the loss of the funds.I don’t feel that I am at fault. After all, I didn’t know I was breaking a rule.at fault1. Deserving of blame; guilty: admitted to being at fault. 2. Confused and puzzled. |
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