failing

US /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
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欠点, 弱点, 失敗

a weakness or fault in character

:
Despite his many talents, his biggest failing was his inability to manage money.
彼の多くの才能にもかかわらず、最大の欠点はお金の管理ができないことだった。
Everyone has their own little failings.
誰にでも小さな欠点がある。
1.

それがだめなら, もしそうでなければ

used to indicate the failure of something to happen or be done

:
Failing that, we'll have to find another solution.
それがだめなら、別の解決策を見つけなければならない。
He promised to help, failing which I would be on my own.
彼は助けると言ったが、それがなければ私は一人になるだろう。
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衰えている, 機能不全の

declining in strength or effectiveness; deteriorating

:
His eyesight has been failing for years.
彼の視力は長年衰えている。
The old bridge is failing and needs urgent repairs.
古い橋は老朽化しており、緊急の修理が必要だ。