英和和英

発音

• 韻: -ɔːlt

名詞

default (複数形 defaults)

1. The condition of failing to meet an obligation.

   He failed to make payments on time and is now in default.

   You may cure this default by paying the full amount within a week.

2. A loss incurred by failing to compete.

   The team's three losses include one default.

3. A selection made in the absence of an alternative.

   He became the default leader of the group.

4. (often attributive) A value used when none has been given.

   If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.

5. (law) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

関連する語

• by default

動詞

to default (三人称単数 現在形 defaults, 現在分詞 defaulting, 過去形および過去分詞形 defaulted)

1. (intransitive) To fail to meet an obligation.

   If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.

2. (intransitive) To lose a competition by failing to compete.

   If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.

3. (intransitive, computing) To assume a value when none was given.

   If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.

4. (intransitive, law) To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.

関連する語

• by default
• in default
• default on

アナグラム

• faulted