fail
英 /feɪl/ 美 /feɪl/
- v. 失败；未能做到to be unsuccessful or not do something required
- v. 不及格；使不及格to not pass a test, or give an unsuccessful grade
- v. 失灵；衰退to stop working properly or become weaker
The cake failed to rise despite an extra egg.
尽管多加了一个鸡蛋，蛋糕还是没发起来。
Recycling programmes often fail when local authorities do not provide clear guidance or convenient collection services.
地方政府若不提供清晰指导或便捷的收集服务，回收计划往往会失败。
搭配
fail to do something 未能做某事fail an exam 考试不及格fail to meet expectations 未达到预期
辨析提示
fail to do表示未能做；fail an exam表示考试不及格。
词族
failure (n.)、failed (adj.)、failing (adj.)
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