failing

🇺🇸 /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP20000
noun
R

A shortcoming or mistake.

His failing was that he trusted too easily.

他的弱點是過於容易信任別人。

adjective
R

Not successful.

The failing business had to close its doors.

這家經營不善的公司不得不關門。

R

Becoming weaker.

The failing light made it hard to see.

光線逐漸變暗使得視線變得模糊。

preposition
R

If the first option is not possible.

If you can't find a taxi, failing that, walk to the bus station.

如果你找不到出租車,作為備選方案,步行到公車站。

translation

n. 缺點
adj. 失敗的, 衰退的
prep. 如果不行的话

詞形變化

Plural failings