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fail·ing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ n. | prep. | a.
I n.
1. 失败
His failing is due to incompetence. 他的失败是无能造成的。
2. 缺点；弱点
human failings 人皆有之的弱点
Breaking dishes was one of her failings. 经常打碎盘子是她的一个老毛病。
II prep.
1. 如果没有，若无…时
Failing specific instructions, use your own judgment. 若无具体指示，请自行酌办。
Failing brothers and sisters, cousins may inherit. 若无兄弟姊妹，堂表兄弟姊妹亦可继承。
2. 如在…中失败
Failing election, he will return to his law practice. 如果竞选失败，他将重新干他的律师行当。
III a.
失败的；衰退(或减弱)中的
signs of failing health 健康衰退的迹象
failing supplies of electricity 电力供应的不足
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