a mark, fault, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object
（物质或物件的）瑕疵，缺陷，毛病
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flaws in paint and plaster .油漆和石膏中的毛病。
a fault or weakness in a person's character
（人性格中的）毛病，缺陷
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he had his flaws, but he was still a great teacher .他性格是有缺陷，但他仍不失为一名出色的老师。
a mistake or shortcoming in a plan, theory, or legal document which causes it to fail or reduces its effectiveness
（致使计划、理论或法律文件失败或减效的）错误，不足，缺陷
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there were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government .为支持地方政府改革所进行的陈述存在着关键性的漏洞。
(of an imperfection)mar, weaken, or invalidate (something)
（缺陷）损害；削弱；使失效
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the computer game was flawed by poor programming .这个电脑游戏因编程低劣而无法正常运行。
〈诗／文〉 一阵狂风；短暂的风暴。
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flawn.瑕疵；缺陷；毛病；一阵狂风；短暂的风暴；错误；不足
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lawn.法律；法制；法律体系；定律；戒律；（Law）人名：劳
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flagn.旗；旗帜；国旗；彩旗；旗状装置；铺路用的厚石板；根茎上生长剑形叶的植物；信号旗；所效忠的国家；体育比赛中（用作标志的）小旗
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flatadj.光滑均匀的；平整的；缺少兴趣的；平板的；了无生气的；沉闷的；固定不变的；降音的；无障碍平地赛马的；平坦的
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flowv.流；流动；流出；来自；富有；顺利进行；涨潮；水位上升；飘拂
"Middle English： perhaps from Old Norse
