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fail
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
fails; failed; failing
fails; failed; failing
Learner's definition of FAIL
1
a : to not succeed : to end without success失败；未成功
[no object]
- He failed in his first attempt but succeeded in his second attempt.他第一次尝试失败了，但第二次尝试成功了。
- The rebellion failed completely.这次叛乱彻底失败了。
- an experiment that failed = a failed experiment不成功的实验
- a marriage that is failing = a failing marriage失败的婚姻
- The drought caused the crops to fail. [=the crops did not grow successfully because of the drought]干旱使得庄稼歉收。
- He only bothers to read the directions if/when all else fails. [=if/when everything else he has attempted has failed]只有所有尝试均告失败时，他才会花时间去读使用说明。
[+ object]
— followed by to + verb接动词不定式- She failed to finish the race.她未能完成比赛。
- He failed to achieve all that he hoped to achieve.他未能完成他希望完成的所有事情。
b [no object] : to not succeed as a business : to become bankrupt破产
- His first company failed, but his second company succeeded.他的第一个公司破产了，但第二个公司成功了。
- The bank failed.这家银行破产了。
- a failed bank破产的银行
2
a [+ object] : to not do (something that you should do or are expected to do)不履行— followed by to + verb接动词不定式
- He failed to act on the advice of his staff. [=he should have acted on their advice but he didn't]他没按照他参谋的建议行事。
- He failed to mention his new girlfriend when he spoke to his parents.在和父母谈话时，他没提及他的新女友。
b : to not do something不做
[+ object]
— followed by to + verb接动词不定式- I turned on the switch but the light failed to go on.我打开了开关，但灯没有亮。
- It never fails to surprise me that people can be so gullible. [=I am always surprised that people can be so gullible]人竟然那么容易上当，这总令我感到惊讶。
- Her public appearances rarely fail to attract huge crowds. [=her public appearances almost always attract huge crowds]每当她出现在公众场合，总会招引来一大群人。
- It never fails to rain [=it always rains] when I plan to take a day off.每次我打算休假天就会下雨。
- I fail to see/understand [=I don't see/understand] why we need to change the current system. [=I don't think we need to change it]我不理解我们为何要改变现有体系。
[no object]
- It never fails: I plan to take a day off, and it rains. [=whenever I plan to take a day off, it rains]每次都是这样：只要我打算休假，天就会下雨。
3
[+ object] : to not do or provide something that is needed by (someone)有负于；使失望
- He felt that he had failed her when she needed him most.他觉得，在她最需要他的时候，他令她失望了。
- The government has failed the voters.政府辜负了选民。
- In the face of continued threats, his courage failed him. [=he lost courage, he became afraid]面对不断的威胁，他失去了勇气。
- He wanted to express his appreciation for all they had done, but words failed him. [=he did not know what to say]他想对他们所做的一切表示感谢，但却不知道该说什么。
4
a : to be unsuccessful in passing (an examination, a course of study, etc.)没有通过（考试、课程等）
[+ object]
- He failed the test/exam.他测验/考试不及格。
- He failed chemistry.他化学课不及格。
[no object]
- He failed in chemistry.他化学课不及格。
- Failing students must repeat the course.不及格的学生必须重修课程。
b [+ object] : to decide that (someone) has not passed an examination or course of study评定（某人）不及格
- The teacher failed several students.老师给几名学生判不及格。
- He received a failing grade/mark in chemistry. [=his teacher gave him a grade/mark that showed he failed chemistry]他化学课不及格。
5
[no object]
a : to stop working失灵；失去作用
- The power failed.停电了。
- The plane's engine failed, forcing an emergency landing.飞机引擎失灵，被紧急迫降。
- His kidneys failed.他的肾功能衰竭了。
b : to lose strength : to become weak or weaker变弱；衰退
- Her health/eyesight is starting to fail.她的健康状况/视力开始衰退。
- Her children are concerned about her failing health/eyesight.孩子们担心她日渐衰退的健康状况/视力。
2 fail /ˈfeɪl/ noun
2 fail
/ˈfeɪl/
noun
Learner's definition of FAIL
without fail
1
— used to stress that something always happens没有例外
- Every day, without fail, he has toast and coffee for breakfast.无一例外，他每天的早餐都是面包片和咖啡。
2
— used to stress that something will definitely happen必定；一定会
- She promised that she would be there without fail. [=she would definitely be there]她承诺自己必定会在那里。
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb He failed in his first attempt but succeeded in his second attempt. His first company failed, but his second company succeeded. He felt that he had failed her when she needed him most. The government has failed the voters.
Recent Examples on the Web
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 As far as the average fan is concerned, if the Dodgers fail to win the World Series, Roberts will be at fault. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Chelsea has also lost two of its first six games — to Leeds and Southampton — in an underwhelming start to the Premier League that has seen the team's new signings fail to gel. Steve Douglas, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Among those backing the tax Wednesday, Gaby Ortigoni, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando, said the county’s existing, inefficient transit options fail workers who depend on public transportation to get to their jobs. Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The District has long deployed a False Claims Act to pursue, for example, contractors who over-bill or fail to complete construction projects. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 The Bruins defense should have little trouble stopping the Hornets offense, especially if the Hornets fail to hang on to the ball. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Agee Smith’s father got so angry at beavers in part because the sides of their dams would fail during the rush of the spring snow melt, sending damaging sediment onto his hayfields. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test. Liz Weston, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Each day without fail, the sign displays a new message, occasionally commenting on a current event or just offering up some snarky musing. Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 The brown sugar flavor was amazing, but my first try at cooking the boba—using the boiling water method—was a fail, the boba too dry and not bouncy enough, probably because the water in the cup cooled before the boba could cook. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2022 European butter adds a slight tanginess to the dough and because the butter has less water than American butter, your pastry will bake up golden, flaky and crisp without fail. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 European butter adds a slight tanginess to the dough and because the butter has less water than American butter, your pastry will bake up golden, flaky and crisp without fail. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 During one of New Orleans' frequent surprise rain showers, the driver will stop the car and swiftly move through the interior closing all the windows—almost without fail locals and tourists alike will get the message and start helping, too. Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 15 Aug. 2022 Chandler said that the three fail-safes - an app, a pin-pad and a fingerprint - manufactured into the smart gun can help combat some of those preventable deaths. Haley Yamada, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 But they were done with specificity and without fail for each patient. Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Verb
Like every building in town, the hotel kept its lights off—a necessary defensive tactic, but hardly fail-safe. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 As far as the average fan is concerned, if the Dodgers fail to win the World Series, Roberts will be at fault. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Chelsea has also lost two of its first six games — to Leeds and Southampton — in an underwhelming start to the Premier League that has seen the team's new signings fail to gel. Steve Douglas, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 Among those backing the tax Wednesday, Gaby Ortigoni, president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando, said the county’s existing, inefficient transit options fail workers who depend on public transportation to get to their jobs. Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The District has long deployed a False Claims Act to pursue, for example, contractors who over-bill or fail to complete construction projects. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 The Bruins defense should have little trouble stopping the Hornets offense, especially if the Hornets fail to hang on to the ball. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Agee Smith’s father got so angry at beavers in part because the sides of their dams would fail during the rush of the spring snow melt, sending damaging sediment onto his hayfields. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Managing money is an essential life skill, yet most U.S. adults would fail a financial literacy test. Liz Weston, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Noun
Everyone involved, without fail, commended Hanzman for designing the structure of the case and setting its tone and pace. Patricia Mazzei, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Each day without fail, the sign displays a new message, occasionally commenting on a current event or just offering up some snarky musing. Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 The brown sugar flavor was amazing, but my first try at cooking the boba—using the boiling water method—was a fail, the boba too dry and not bouncy enough, probably because the water in the cup cooled before the boba could cook. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2022 European butter adds a slight tanginess to the dough and because the butter has less water than American butter, your pastry will bake up golden, flaky and crisp without fail. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 European butter adds a slight tanginess to the dough and because the butter has less water than American butter, your pastry will bake up golden, flaky and crisp without fail. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 During one of New Orleans' frequent surprise rain showers, the driver will stop the car and swiftly move through the interior closing all the windows—almost without fail locals and tourists alike will get the message and start helping, too. Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 15 Aug. 2022 Chandler said that the three fail-safes - an app, a pin-pad and a fingerprint - manufactured into the smart gun can help combat some of those preventable deaths. Haley Yamada, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2022 But they were done with specificity and without fail for each patient. Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English failen, from Anglo-French faillir, from Vulgar Latin *fallire, alteration of Latin fallere to deceive, disappoint
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of fail was in the 13th century Phrases Containing fail
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