malfunction

/mælˈfəŋkʃən/

a failure to function normally

中文释义：故障；失灵

The system malfunction caused a temporary shutdown of the factory.

系统故障导致工厂暂时停工。

A malfunction in the engine forced the pilot to make an emergency landing.

发动机故障迫使飞行员紧急着陆。