demerit /diːˈmɛrɪt/ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A demerit is a mark against someone, or on someone's record, for having done something bad or wrong. 过失 [美国英语] [正式]

  例：

  Demerits were given to students for late attendance at prayers.

  祷告会上迟到的学生被记过了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT The demerits of something or someone are their faults or disadvantages. 缺点 [正式] [usu pl, usu with poss]

  例：

  ...articles debating the merits and demerits of the three candidates.

  ...讨论三位候选人优缺点的文章。