(1)物または機械の欠陥
(2)失敗または不足
(3)an imperfection in an object or machine
(4)a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
さらに詳しく
(1)きちんと働かないさま
(2)not working properly; "a bad telephone connection"; "a defective appliance"