failing

中文意思

• n. 缺点，短处
• prep. 如果没有，若无
• adj. 衰退的，失败的

英文释义

• n. a flaw or weak point
• n. failure to reach a minimum required performance
• adj. below acceptable in performance

词形变化

复数

failings

例句

1. n. 缺点，短处

   Impatience is his main failing, but he is otherwise a very kind manager.

   性子急是他主要的缺点，但除此之外他是一位非常友善的经理。

2. prep. 如果没有，若无

   We hope to sign the contract tomorrow, or failing that, by the end of the week.

   我们希望明天能签订合同，如果不行的话，最晚在周末前签好。

3. adj. 衰退的，失败的

   The doctor did everything possible to help the patient with failing health.

   医生尽了一切可能去救治那位健康状况日益衰退的病人。