| 单词 | failing |
| 释义 | failing —failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ adjective ► F0 becoming weaker or less successful: » a failing business» failing eyesight» In the failing light, it was hard to read the signposts.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making less strongnoun [C] ► F0 a fault or weakness: » His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry.Thesaurus+: ↑Faults and mistakesThesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilitypreposition ► F0 if that is not possible: » Give her a book, or failing that, buy her something to wear.» Appointments are available on the 2nd and the 6th of this month but failing either of those, we could fit you in on the 15th.Thesaurus+: ↑Impossible and improbable |
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