washout
US /ˈwɑː.ʃaʊt/
UK /ˈwɒʃ.aʊt/
名词
1.
彻底失败, 一无是处
a complete failure
示例:
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The party was a complete washout because of the rain.
由于下雨，派对完全失败了。
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His career as a singer was a total washout.
他作为歌手的生涯完全失败了。
2.
失败者, 一无是处的人
a person who has failed completely in something
示例:
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After failing out of college, he felt like a total washout.
大学辍学后，他觉得自己是个彻底的失败者。
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He was considered a washout by his family after losing his job.
失业后，他被家人视为一个失败者。
3.
冲刷, 侵蚀
the erosion of soil or other soft material by a sudden gush of water
示例:
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Heavy rains caused a washout on the road, making it impassable.
大雨导致道路冲毁，无法通行。
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The bridge collapsed due to a massive washout during the flood.
洪水期间，由于大规模冲刷，桥梁倒塌了。