demerit [dɪˈmɛrɪt]

例句:

• They might get a demerit.
  他们可能会被记大过.
  
• TV has its merit and demerit.
  电视有长处也有短处.
  
• What do you think about your merit and demerit? Can you give some example?
  你认为你有哪些优点、缺点? 能不能各举一些例子说明 呢 ?
  
• For example, the women all wear headscarves, but not tying them correctly counts as a demerit.
  来自THETIMES