failing

• 形容事物正在变弱、走向失败或质量、功能不断下降的状态。

Describes something that is becoming weaker, unsuccessful, or declining in quality or function.

1. Below acceptable in performanceB2formal

   Not meeting the required standard or expectation; performing poorly.

   不合格的

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The company's failing sales led to budget cuts.
   • His failing health prevented him from traveling.

   同义词deficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   反义词adequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• 名词，指人或事物中的缺点、弱点或缺陷；也用于表示未能达到要求的标准或表现不佳。

A noun referring to a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming in a person, system, or object; also used to describe a failure to meet a required standard or performance.

1. Flaw or Weak PointB2formal

   A defect, shortcoming, or imperfection in character, structure, or design.

   缺点

   • His main failing is his inability to listen to others.
   • The plan had a serious failing in its budget calculations.
   • She acknowledged her failing and worked to improve it.

   同义词defectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   反义词advantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

2. Failure to Meet a StandardB2formal

   An instance of not achieving a required or expected level of performance, especially in an academic or professional context.

   失败

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The project was marked as a failing due to missed deadlines.
   • His failing to meet the minimum requirements cost him the promotion.

   同义词defectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   反义词accomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• 表示未能达到目标、没有成功，或没有按预期发挥作用、让人失望的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of not succeeding in achieving a goal, or not functioning as expected.

1. Not succeedA2formal

   To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or completing a task.

   失败

   • He failed the driving test three times.
   • The plan failed due to lack of funding.
   • She failed to meet the deadline for the project.

   同义词fall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   反义词prevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop workingB1formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

   停止工作

   • The engine failed during the flight.
   • My computer failed just before the presentation.
   • The brakes failed on the steep hill.

   同义词breakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   反义词functionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let downB1formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   辜负

   • I feel like I failed my parents by dropping out of school.
   • The company failed its shareholders with poor performance.
   • He failed his team by not showing up to the match.

   同义词abandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   反义词deliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficientB2formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

   不够

   • The crops failed due to the drought.
   • His courage failed him at the last moment.
   • The light failed as the battery died.

   同义词fall short

   反义词availsucceedsuffice