성격이나 능력에서 나타나는 결점이나 약점.
A weakness or shortcoming, especially in a person's character.
예문:
"His main failing was his inability to delegate tasks."
"Everyone has small failings that they try to hide."
어떤 일이 제대로 이루어지지 않거나 힘이 빠져 쇠약해지는 상태.
The act of becoming weaker or the state of being unsuccessful.
예문:
"The failing of the local harvest led to a food shortage."
"The sudden failing of the engine left them stranded."
점점 약해지거나 질이 떨어지는, 또는 사업 등이 실패해 가는.
Becoming weaker, of poorer quality, or unsuccessful.
예문:
"She visited her grandfather, whose failing health was a constant worry."
"The failing business was eventually bought by a larger corporation."
어떤 것이 없거나 상황이 여의치 않을 경우를 나타냄.
In the absence of; if something is not available or does not happen.
예문:
"Failing a miracle, the team is unlikely to win the championship."
"He wanted to go to Harvard, but failing that, he would settle for a local college."