failing
US /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
名词
缺点, 弱点, 过失
a weakness or fault in character
示例:
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Despite his many talents, his biggest failing was his inability to manage money.
尽管他才华横溢，但他最大的缺点是无法管理金钱。
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Everyone has their own little failings.
每个人都有自己的小缺点。
介词
如果不行, 否则
used to indicate the failure of something to happen or be done
示例:
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Failing that, we'll have to find another solution.
如果不行，我们就得找其他解决方案。
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He promised to help, failing which I would be on my own.
他答应帮忙，否则我就得靠自己了。
形容词
衰退的, 失效的
declining in strength or effectiveness; deteriorating
示例:
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His eyesight has been failing for years.
他的视力多年来一直在衰退。
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The old bridge is failing and needs urgent repairs.
这座旧桥正在老化，需要紧急维修。