英 [ˈfeɪlɪŋ] 美 [ˈfeɪlɪŋ]
n. 弱点，缺点
adj. 衰退的，衰弱的；衰老的
prep. 如果不能，如果没有
v. 失败；未能做到，未能做；辜负，使失望（fail 的现在分词）
复数failings
failing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ TEM8
可数名词 The failings of someone or something are their faults or unsatisfactory features. 错误; 缺点
Like many in Russia, she blamed the country's failings on futile attempts to catch up with the West.
像在俄罗斯的许多人一样，她把这个国家的错误归咎于想赶上西方的徒劳。
习语 You say failing that to introduce an alternative, in case what you have just said is not possible. 如果不能的话
Find someone who will let you talk things through, or failing that, write down your thoughts.
找个能让你畅所欲言的人，如果不能的话，就把你的想法写下来。
failure to reach a minimum required performance
his failing the course led to his disqualification
同义词： flunk
below acceptable in performance
received failing grades
使…不及格；使…失败：
没有通过…的考试：
(考试)不及格
不及格
无力交割，交割失信，不按时交割，不履行证券交接(证券经纪人不能于成交后的预定期限内交割证券)
失效
... escapist，逃避主义者 liberate，解放，使自由 failing，缺点，弱点 ...
... 短程 nshort distance; short range 短处 nshortcoming; failing; fault; weakness 短传 n(sports) short pass; (sports) short pass ...
... fail v. 失败，使失望 failing n. 缺点；弱点 fail to do sth. 没有/疏忽/忘记做某事 ...
I lived in fear of failing my final exams.
我生活在期末考试不及格的担忧中。
In a way, I suppose I'm frightened of failing.
我想，从某种程度上来说我害怕失败。
Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.
儿童都怕在同伴面前失败。
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search another, I stop somewhere waiting for you.
VOA : special.2009.04.12
If the student hasn't mastered the basic concept, we will make sure that the grade scheme gives a failing grade.
如果学生没有掌握基本的概念，我们会确保,成绩将会不及格。
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and aren't stuck in schools that are failing.
而不是被困在无法正常运转的学校内。
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China and other large developing countries have accused rich nations of failing to offer big enough cuts in their own emissions.
VOA : special.2009.12.26
Failing to report an injury like this,can be dangerous if a patient,or a medical worker, has an infectious disease.
VOA : special.2010.02.10
Critics tend to see this "romantic image" as a failing of the ironic Austen, says Professor Todd.
The reality is that a failing marriage is not just the fault of one spouse, but two.
Rodriguez was benched during last season's playoffs and has been ridiculed for repeatedly failing in October.