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定义
to fail: 失败，不及格，出故障
Note the most common constructions of the verb "to fail": "to fail + object (I failed my math test)"; "to fail + to + infinitive verb (He failed to warn me about the hurricane)"; 'to fail + in/at + ING verb (I failed in negotiating the contract).
I failed my exams miserably.我非常不幸地没能通过考试。
He failed to convince me.他没能使我信服。
She failed in resolving the problem.她没能解决这个问题。
a failure: 失败，故障，破产
Kalvin Krime's latest perfume is a major failure.卡尔文.克莱米最新款的香水是一个重大失败。
示例
- "Fail in this mission, and my wrath will be swift and brutal."
- "The column rounds up the week's winners and losers and contrasts their successes and failures."
- "If the matter is not resolved within four business days, I may commence legal proceedings to recover the debt, without further notice to you, and this letter may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to attempt settlement."
- "Ira : If this company publicly predicts earnings, no matter how big or small, and the company fails to earn that money, then its stock suffers."
- "Anyone who fails to turn up will be forced to work with Horatio for a month."
- "The Serious Fraud office has been called in, and, although they haven't officially announced their findings yet, the Sunday Roast has THE scoop: it appears that Leeson had been netting huge losses on unauthorised deals, and falsifying information to cover up his failures."
- "Brian : I demand recompense... Take a new companion... Fail in this mission, and my wrath will be swift and brutal... Aaah!"
- "He listed these for me, but I failed to note them down."
- "Something about a missing driver or a network failure."
- "Failed ladies' man with a troubled childhood"
- "Definition: a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another."
- "Do you want to go through life floating aimlessly from one failed relationship to another?"
- "Tried to do this. Failed."
- "You failed my Star Wars quiz."
- "The crops have failed, the cows are as skinny as a supermodel, and I'm starving."
- "I was a no-good cowboy with a failed department store and a ton of debt."
- "Bethany : ...and this letter may be tendered in court as evidence of your failure to attempt settlement."
练习 1
"The power has gone out in your home or office."
Another way to express this is: There has been a power in your home or office.
Another way to express this is: There has been a power in your home or office.
"The power has gone out in your home or office."
Another way to express this is: There has been a power failure in your home or office.
Another way to express this is: There has been a power failure in your home or office.
failure: The phrasal verb "to go out" has several meanings, however in this context it expresses that the power has "failed" or "stopped", and that there is no more power or electricity in the home or office. If a light bulb "goes out", it is dead, or no longer functional. "The power has gone out" shares a similar meaning with "there has been a power failure". A "power failure" refers to a loss of power or electricity (but doesn't specify a reason).
halt: As a noun, "halt" is used to express a lack of movement, or a "stop". Example: The bus rolled to a halt at the bus stop. A "halt" isn't used to express a sudden failure of electricity.
stop: A "power stop" has no real meaning in English. We use the expressions "a power failure" or a "power outage" to refer to the sudden loss of power or electricity.
surge: A power "surge" is a sudden increase of electrical current that "overloads" an electrical circuit. Power surges often cut or disrupt the normal flow of electrical power. Though they are linked, "a power surge" is different than a "power outage" which is a sudden failure of electricity, not a sudden "surge".
练习 2
In his message, Brian says "You neglected to mention where the conference is being held".
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase neglected to mention in this sentence?
"You where the conference is being held."
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase neglected to mention in this sentence?
"You where the conference is being held."
In his message, Brian says "You neglected to mention where the conference is being held".
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase neglected to mention in this sentence?
"You failed to mention where the conference is being held."
Which of the following terms could replace the phrase neglected to mention in this sentence?
"You failed to mention where the conference is being held."
failed to mention: This is the right answer. "To neglect (to do something)" means to fail to do something, for example: When I got to work this morning, I realized that I had neglected to put on my pants. In his phone message, Brian says that Bruno has "neglected to mention where the conference is being held", which means that Bruno had not informed Brian of the location of the conference. The verb "to fail" also expresses an inability to complete a task. For example: You failed to complete your mission, Brian Jones.
needn't have mentioned: This is incorrect. We use the construction "needn't have" + past particle to indicate a past action which wasn't necessary, for example: "Thank you for doing the washing up but you needn't have done it. I was going to do it later." This is not the meaning of "neglect".
ought to have mentioned: This is incorrect. "(You) ought to (call the doctor)" means that it would be a good idea to call the doctor. This is not the meaning of "neglect".
clearly mentioned: This is the wrong answer. "Clearly" means "obviously" or "without a doubt", for example: I clearly said that I was a vegetarian, so why are you giving me meat? This is not the meaning of "neglect".
练习 3
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
"If the matter is not resolved , I may to the , without to you, and this letter may be tendered in as of your to ."
Bethany dictates a very important sentence to Philip. Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks below with the words she uses.
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
"If the matter is not resolved within 1 four 2 business 3 days 4, I may commence 5 legal 6 proceedings 7 to recover 8 the debt 9, without further 10 notice 11 to you, and this letter may be tendered in court 12 as evidence 13 of your failure 14 to attempt 15 settlement 16."
1 within: "Within" is the correct term here. "Within" shares a similar meaning with "in" or "inside". To do something "within four days" is to do it in "under four days".
2 four: "Four" is the correct term here. Bethany says that the matter should be "resolved within four working days".
3 business: "Business" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
4 days: "Days" is the correct term here. The issue should be resolved "within four business days". A "business day" or "working day" is a day on which companies function. This is usually five days per week: Monday to Friday.
5 commence: "Commence" is the correct term here. Bethany says that Philip's company may "commence legal proceedings". To "commence" shares a similar meaning with to "begin" or to "start".
6 legal: "Legal" is the correct term here. "Legal" is an adjective derived from the term "law". "Legal proceedings" refer to action taken in a court of law.
7 proceedings: "Proceedings" is the correct term here. The term "proceedings" refers to a particular "course of action" or "measure". Here, Bethany is talking about "legal proceedings", which refers to "legal action", such as a court case to recover the money owed to the Delavigne Corporation.
8 recover: "Recover" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "to recover" means "to get back" or "to regain". Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money".
9 debt: "Debt" is the correct term here. A "debt" is something (usually money) owed to someone. Here, Bethany is talking about "recovering a debt", meaning "to collect a sum of money". Example: "I have a huge debt because I went to University".
10 further: "Further" is the correct term here. In this context, the term "further" shares a similar meaning with "more" or "additional". Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given, meaning that no additional warning will be given to the client before legal action is taken against them.
11 notice: "Notice" is the correct term here. The term "notice" shares a similar meaning with "warning" in this context. Bethany says that no "further notice" will be given to the client if payment is not remitted immediately. Example: "You must give me advance notice when you want to borrow my clothes".
12 court: "Court" is the correct term here. A "court (of law)" is the place where, among other things, trials take place to judge whether people are guilty or innocent of crimes. To "tender (a letter) in court" is to use or present it as "evidence" or "proof".
13 evidence: "Evidence" is the correct term here. The term "evidence" shares a similar meaning with "proof". It is often used in a legal context.
14 failure: "Failure" is the correct term here. A "failure (to do something)" describes an "omission" or "lack" of action. Example: "You failed to reply in time, so the offer is no longer valid". In another context, a "failure" is the opposite of a "success".
15 attempt: "Attempt" is the correct term here. "To attempt" shares a similar meaning with "to try" or "to make an effort". Here, Bethany says that the client has failed "to attempt settlement", meaning that the client hasn't tried to pay the Delavigne Corp the money they owe.
16 settlement: "Settlement" is the correct term here. In this context, a "settlement" is an "arrangement" or "satisfaction of a demand". Here, it refers to the payment of a sum of money.
练习 4
"My attempts to quiz Bruno on the green measures taken by his company all fell flat."
From the list below, choose the sentence which best describes what Sigourney is telling us in this sentence:
From the list below, choose the sentence which best describes what Sigourney is telling us in this sentence:
"My attempts to quiz Bruno on the green measures taken by his company all fell flat."
From the list below, choose the sentence which best describes what Sigourney is telling us in this sentence:
From the list below, choose the sentence which best describes what Sigourney is telling us in this sentence:
This is incorrect. It is not the "green measures" or environmental initiatives which fell flat. Rather, it is Sigourney's "attempts" to ask Bruno about these measures which failed.
This is correct. Sigourney's "attempts" or "efforts" to ask Bruno about the green measures "fell flat". The expression "to fall flat" means "to fail", in other words Sigourney's efforts "did not succeed". Example: "The teacher's jokes always fell flat - nobody laughed at them".
This is incorrect. The expression "to fall flat" is unrelated to the value of a company's stocks or shares.
This is incorrect. Sigourney writes that her attempts to encourage Bruno to talk about the environmental initiatives "fell flat". The expression "to fall flat" does not mean "to succeed". In fact, it is quite the opposite: "to fall flat" shares a similar meaning with "to fail".
练习 5
"Anyone who fails to turn up will be forced to work with Horatio for a month."
Choose the correct terms that follow the verb "to fail".
I failed see the red light, and was stopped by the police.
Philip failed seducing Susie.
Bonus question: Choose the correct preposition for the verb "to succeed".
Bruno succeeded getting tickets for the show.
Choose the correct terms that follow the verb "to fail".
I failed see the red light, and was stopped by the police.
Philip failed seducing Susie.
Bonus question: Choose the correct preposition for the verb "to succeed".
Bruno succeeded getting tickets for the show.
"Anyone who fails to turn up will be forced to work with Horatio for a month."
Choose the correct terms that follow the verb "to fail".
I failed to 1 see the red light, and was stopped by the police.
Philip failed in 2 seducing Susie.
Bonus question: Choose the correct preposition for the verb "to succeed".
Bruno succeeded in 3 getting tickets for the show.
Choose the correct terms that follow the verb "to fail".
I failed to 1 see the red light, and was stopped by the police.
Philip failed in 2 seducing Susie.
Bonus question: Choose the correct preposition for the verb "to succeed".
Bruno succeeded in 3 getting tickets for the show.
1 to: This is the correct answer. "The verb "to fail" is usually followed by the full infinitive form (with "to"). Note the most common constructions of the verb "to fail": "to fail + object (I failed my math test)"; 'to fail + to + infinitive verb (He failed to warn me about the hurricane)"; 'to fail + in/at + ING verb (I failed in negotiating the contract).
2 in: This is the correct answer. When followed by another verb in the gerund form, "to fail" takes the prepositions "in" or "at", although "in" is the most natural answer in this sentence. Note the most common constructions of the verb "to fail": "to fail + object (I failed my math test)"; "to fail + to + infinitive verb (He failed to warn me about the hurricane)"; 'to fail + in/at + ING verb (I failed in negotiating the contract).
3 in: This is the correct answer. When followed by another verb, "to succeed" takes the preposition "in" plus the gerund (ING) form, for example: I succeeded in negotiating the price down.
