failing
🇺🇸
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
noun
R
A shortcoming or mistake.
His failing was that he trusted too easily.
他的弱点是过于容易信任别人。
adjective
R
Not successful.
The failing business had to close its doors.
这家经营不善的公司不得不关门。
R
Becoming weaker.
The failing light made it hard to see.
光线逐渐变暗使得视线变得模糊。
preposition
R
If the first option is not possible.
If you can't find a taxi, failing that, walk to the bus station.
如果你找不到出租车，作为备选方案，步行到公交车站。
translation
缺点
失败的, 衰退的
如果不行的话
词形变化
Plural
failings