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dysfunctional

/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

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1 · adjective

not working properly

功能失调的

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The report described a dysfunctional system of oversight.
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报告描述了一套运转失灵的监督机制。
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Pronunciation: /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

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