failing
n
weakness or fault (of character); shortcoming (性格中的)弱點, 缺陷, 短處
We all have our little failings. 我們都有小的缺點.
failing prep
1 if (sth) does not happen; without (sth) 如果(某事)不發(fā)生; 如果沒有(某事物)
failing this, ie if this does not happen 倘若此事不發(fā)生
failing an answer, ie if no answer is received 若無答覆.
2 if (sb) is not available 如果(某人)不在; 如果沒有(某人)
Failing Smith, try Jones. 要是史密斯不在, 就找瓊斯.