查词 - failings

failing

ˈfeɪlɪŋ noun

1 a fault or weakness 缺点，弱点

I love him, despite his failings.

尽管他有种种缺点，我还是爱他。

prep

2

failing that/this

used to say that if your first suggestion is not successful or possible, there is another possibility that you could try 如果不行〔用于说明如果第一个建议行不通时还可以尝试的另一件事〕

We will probably have the conference at the Hyatt Hotel or, failing that, at the Fairmont.

我们可能会在凯悦大酒店开会，如果不行的话就改在费尔蒙特酒店。