Glitch
Pronunciation:ɡlɪtʃ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 故障
- 瑕疵
- 小故障
Definitions
noun
Definition
A minor malfunction or error in a system, particularly in technology or software.
In ZH
系统中的小故障，尤其是在技术或软件中。
Examples
- The video game had a glitch that made the character walk through walls.
- There was a glitch in the application that caused it to crash unexpectedly.
- After the software update, I noticed a glitch that affected the performance.
Cultural Notes
In technology and gaming culture, 'glitch' often refers to unexpected occurrences that can be humorous or frustrating.
verb
Definition
To experience a minor malfunction or error.
In ZH
经历小故障或错误。
Examples
- The system glitched during the presentation, causing a delay.
- I think my computer glitched again when I tried to save the file.
- Sometimes the app will glitch and not respond properly.
Cultural Notes
'Glitching' can also be used informally to describe situations where things don’t go as planned, even outside of technology.