failure
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/ˈfeɪljər/
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/ˈfeɪljə(r)/
not succeeding in doing something
His failure to complete the project on time was a big disappointment.
他未能按时完成项目是一个巨大的失望。
a person or thing that does not succeed
She felt like a failure after not getting the job.
她没有得到那份工作后感觉自己像个失败者。
not doing something you should do
Failure to follow the rules will lead to problems.
不遵守规则会导致问题。
something not working right
The power failure caused many problems in the city.
停电给城市带来了许多问题。
a business that closes because it is not successful
Many small businesses face failure in their first year.
许多小企业在第一年面临倒闭。
crops not growing well and not producing food
Drought caused crop failure across the region.
干旱导致整个地区农作物歉收。