stop operating or functioning同义词:fail, go bad, give way, die, give out, conk out, go, break, break down
be unable同义词:fail
judge unacceptable同义词:fail
fail to get a passing grade同义词:fail, flunk, bomb, flush it
fall short in what is expected同义词:fail
become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close同义词:fail
prove insufficient同义词:fail, run out, give out
get worse同义词:fail
形容词 failing:
unable to meet financial obligations同义词:failed
below acceptable in performance
例句
You know that Bill was thrown out of college for failing his exams.你知道吗,比尔因考试不及格而被大学开除了。
The company stands accused of failing to safeguard the public.这家公司被控未能保护公众的利益。
She erred in failing to meet him in person.她错在没有亲自与他见面。
He was criticized by the committee for failing to report the accident.他因未对事故进行汇报而受到委员会的批评。
Failing instructions I did what I thought was best.没有任何指示,我只能按我认为最好的方法去做了。
That machine has one big failing.那台机器有个大缺点。
详细解释
fail.ing n.(名词)The act of a person or thing that fails; a failure.失败:人或事物失败的行为;失败A minor fault.See Synonyms at fault 缺点参见 faultadj.(形容词)Undergoing failure:失败了的:例句:failing health; failing kidneys; a failing business.健康衰弱;肾衰退;生意失败 prep.(介词)In the absence of; without:缺乏;没有:例句:Failing a rainstorm, the game will be played this afternoon.如果没有暴风雨,今天下午就会玩游戏