failing
['feɪ.lɪŋ] noun countable
■a fault or weakness 弱点；缺点•His one big failing is that he never says he's sorry.他的一大缺点是从来不肯道歉。
['feɪ.lɪŋ] preposition
■if that is not possible 如果不行，若无•Give her a book, or failing that , buy her something to wear.送她一本书，如果没有就给她买件衣服。 •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.本月2号和6号可以预约，如果都不行，我们可以为您安排在本月15号。
['feɪ.lɪŋ] adjective
■becoming weaker or less successful 衰退中的；逐渐减弱的；渐趋失败的•a failing business日渐衰败的企业 •failing eyesight衰退的视力 •In the failing light, it was hard to read the signposts.天色渐暗，难以看清路标。 |