washout
US /ˈwɑː.ʃaʊt/
UK /ˈwɒʃ.aʊt/
名詞
1.
徹底失敗, 一無是處
a complete failure
範例:
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The party was a complete washout because of the rain.
由於下雨，派對完全失敗了。
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His career as a singer was a total washout.
他作為歌手的生涯完全失敗了。
2.
失敗者, 一無是處的人
a person who has failed completely in something
範例:
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After failing out of college, he felt like a total washout.
大學輟學後，他覺得自己是個徹底的失敗者。
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He was considered a washout by his family after losing his job.
失業後，他被家人視為一個失敗者。
3.
沖刷, 侵蝕
the erosion of soil or other soft material by a sudden gush of water
範例:
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Heavy rains caused a washout on the road, making it impassable.
大雨導致道路沖毀，無法通行。
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The bridge collapsed due to a massive washout during the flood.
洪水期間，由於大規模沖刷，橋樑倒塌了。