failing
n. 弱点,缺点
adj. 衰退的,衰弱的;衰老的
prep. 如果不能,如果没有
v. 失败;未能做到,未能做;辜负,使失望(fail 的现在分词)
复数 failings
例句
I lived in fear of failing my final exams.
我生活在期末考试不及格的担忧中。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
In a way, I suppose I'm frightened of failing.
我想,从某种程度上来说我害怕失败。
Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.
儿童都怕在同伴面前失败。
《牛津词典》