好词典
faulting
UK //ˈfɔːltɪŋ//US //ˈfɔːltɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'fauten'，最终来自拉丁语 'fallere'（欺骗、犯错）。地质学用法始于19世纪。
noun
❶ 地质学中指地壳岩石断裂并沿断裂面发生位移的现象，即断层作用。这是地壳运动的重要表现之一。
“The faulting in this region has created dramatic cliffs and valleys.”
（该地区的断层作用形成了壮观的悬崖和山谷。）
“Scientists study faulting to understand earthquake risks.”
（科学家研究断层作用以了解地震风险。）
同义词:fracturing, breaking, slipping
verb
❶ 指责或批评某人，指出其错误或缺点。这种用法较为正式，常见于书面语或正式场合。
“She kept faulting him for his lack of attention to detail.”
（她一直指责他对细节不够注意。）
“The coach was faulting the players for their poor performance.”
（教练因球员表现不佳而批评他们。）
同义词:blaming, criticizing, accusing
常见短语
find fault with — 挑剔或批评某人或某事，强调寻找缺点而非优点。
“He always finds fault with his colleagues' work.”
（他总是挑剔同事的工作。）