목표한 바를 이루지 못하거나 실패하다
be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal
예문:
"The experiment failed despite their efforts."
"The peace talks failed to reach an agreement."
시험이나 검사에서 기준을 통과하지 못하다
be unsuccessful in an examination or test
예문:
"I failed the driving test twice."
"The teacher had to fail three students for cheating."
해야 할 일을 하지 않거나 소홀히 하다
neglect to do something that is expected or required
예문:
"He failed to mention the extra cost."
"The witness failed to appear in court."
기계나 장치가 제대로 작동하지 않거나 멈추다
cease to work properly or break down
예문:
"The brakes failed on the steep hill."
"The cooling system failed during the heatwave."
건강이나 체력 등이 점차 약해지거나 사라지다
become weaker or decrease in quality
예문:
"Her health failed rapidly after the surgery."
"The old man's memory is starting to fail."
사업이나 회사가 자금 부족으로 문을 닫다
be forced to close due to lack of money or bankruptcy
예문:
"The startup failed within a year."
"Several banks failed during the financial crisis."
시험에서의 낙제 또는 성공하지 못한 상태
a mark indicating that a student has not passed
예문:
"He was devastated to see a fail on his report."
"Two fails in one semester meant he had to repeat the year."
증권이나 대금의 인도가 제때 이루어지지 않음
a failure to deliver securities or cash for a trade
예문:
"A settlement fail can lead to significant penalties."
"The clearinghouse tracked every fail in the system."