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failing
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
failings
pl
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Translations
His biggest failing is his inability to listen.
Его самый большой недостаток - это неспособность слушать.
The project was a complete failing due to poor planning.
Проект был полным провалом из-за плохого планирования.
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His biggest failing is his inability to admit when he's wrong.
The project was considered a failing due to its inability to meet the deadline.
more failing
Comp.
most failing
Super.
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
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Translations
The failing project was eventually canceled.
Неудачный проект в конечном итоге был отменен.
His failing health was a concern for the family.
Его слабое здоровье вызывало беспокойство у семьи.
The failing business needed a new strategy to survive.
Несостоятельный бизнес нуждался в новой стратегии для выживания.
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His failing health made it difficult for him to continue working.
The failing grade on her report card was a wake-up call for her to study harder.
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Used chiefly before a noun or noun phrase meaning 'in the absence of' something.
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Failing a miracle, the doctors could do nothing more.
Used at the start of a clause: ‘Failing that, …’ meaning ‘if that does not happen’.
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Failing that, we'll reschedule the meeting for next week.
failing
Gerund
failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
failing
Gerund
UK
/feɪl/
US
/feɪl/
Translations
He didn't study for the exam and failed.
Он не готовился к экзамену и провалился.
The plan failed because of poor execution.
План не удался из-за плохого исполнения.
She failed to complete the project on time.
Она не справилась с проектом вовремя.
Despite his efforts, he failed to win the race.
Несмотря на все усилия, он потерпел неудачу и не выиграл гонку.
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
Двигатель отказал во время гонки, и машина резко остановилась.
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
С возрастом его зрение стало сдавать.
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Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
She failed to call her friend on their birthday, which upset them.
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
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The project was considered a fail due to its inability to meet the deadline.
He received a fail on his math test and will need to retake it.
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Students receiving a fail mark must retake the course.
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"You forgot to save your work and lost everything? Fail!"