failing
US /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
名詞
缺點, 弱點, 過失
a weakness or fault in character
範例:
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Despite his many talents, his biggest failing was his inability to manage money.
儘管他才華橫溢，但他最大的缺點是無法管理金錢。
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Everyone has their own little failings.
每個人都有自己的小缺點。
介詞
如果不行, 否則
used to indicate the failure of something to happen or be done
範例:
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Failing that, we'll have to find another solution.
如果不行，我們就得找其他解決方案。
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He promised to help, failing which I would be on my own.
他答應幫忙，否則我就得靠自己了。
形容詞
衰退的, 失效的
declining in strength or effectiveness; deteriorating
範例:
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His eyesight has been failing for years.
他的視力多年來一直在衰退。
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The old bridge is failing and needs urgent repairs.
這座舊橋正在老化，需要緊急維修。