demerit

1. N-COUNT A demerit is a mark against someone, or on someone's record, for having done something bad or wrong. 過失[美國英語] [正式]

Demerits were given to students for late attendance at prayers. 禱告會上遲到的學(xué)生被記過了。

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

...articles debating the merits and demerits of the three candidates. ...討論三位候選人優(yōu)缺點的文章。