fail
gb/fˈeɪl/ us/fˈeɪl/
A2
Английский
~ 700
nem sikerül, megbukik, elromlik, meghibásodik, cserbenhagy, elégtelennek bizonyul, óriási baki, epic fail, nagy bukás
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
1
nem sikerül
A2
Модель употребления:
to fail to [do something]
She failed to meet the project deadline.
Nem sikerült betartania a projekt határidejét.
The team failed to score in the final minutes.
A csapatnak nem sikerült gólt szereznie az utolsó percekben.
I tried to fix the computer but failed.
He failed in his attempt to climb the mountain.
The company failed to impress investors.
Примеры для изучающих
I failed to finish my homework.
Nem sikerült befejeznem a házi feladatomat.
He failed to open the door.
Nem sikerült kinyitnia az ajtót.
They failed to win the game.
We failed to catch the bus.
She failed to find her phone.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fail doing something' with 'fail to do something'. The correct form is usually 'fail to do something'.
Значение
To be unsuccessful
Коллокации
fail miserably
|fail completely
|fail to deliver
|fail the test
|fail in business
Синонимы
be unsuccessful (A more neutral and descriptive phrase without strong connotation.)
Антонимы
succeed (Indicates achieving the desired result, opposite of failing.)
Темы
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To not do something you tried to do.
To be unsuccessful in achieving a desired result or completing a task.
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
2
megbukik
B1
Модель употребления:
to fail [a test/course]
I failed my driving test twice before passing.
Kétszer megbuktam a vezetői vizsgán, mire végül átmentem.
She failed chemistry last semester.
Az előző félévben megbukott kémiából.
He failed the math exam by just two points.
Примеры для изучающих
I failed my English test.
Megbuktam az angolteszten.
She failed the history exam.
Megbukott a történelemvizsgán.
He failed the science class.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may say 'I got fail' instead of 'I failed'. 'Fail' is a verb and should be used correctly in past tense when needed.
Значение
To not pass an exam
Коллокации
fail an exam
|fail a course
|fail a subject
Синонимы
flunk (Informal; common in American English for failing a test or course.)
Антонимы
pass (Indicates achieving the required standard in a test or course.)
Темы
education
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To not get a passing mark in a test or class.
To be unsuccessful in meeting the required standard in a test, examination, or course.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
3
elromlik
A2
meghibásodik
B2
Модель употребления:
[something] fails
The brakes on the car failed suddenly.
Az autó fékjei hirtelen meghibásodtak.
The heating system failed during the night.
Éjszaka elromlott a fűtési rendszer.
The experiment failed because the equipment stopped working.
Примеры для изучающих
The light failed during the storm.
A vihar alatt elment a világítás.
The engine failed on the road.
Útközben leállt a motor.
The computer failed yesterday.
Значение
To break down or stop working
Коллокации
brake failure
|system fails
|engine fails
Синонимы
malfunction (More technical term for something not working properly.)
Антонимы
work (Means functioning as intended, opposite of fail here.)
Темы
technology
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Определение
When something like a machine stops working.
(Of a machine, system, or part) to stop functioning as intended.
ГЛАГОЛ
B1
4
Модель употребления:
to fail [someone/something]
His courage never failed him during the crisis.
A válság alatt a bátorsága soha nem hagyta cserben.
The government has failed its citizens on healthcare.
A kormány cserbenhagyta az állampolgárait az egészségügy terén.
I promised never to fail you.
Примеры для изучающих
I will not fail you.
Nem hagylak cserben.
The teacher failed her students.
A tanár cserbenhagyta a diákjait.
He failed his friend in trouble.
Значение
To not provide what is needed
Коллокации
fail someone badly
|fail to support
Синонимы
let down (Informal, focuses on disappointing someone by not supporting them.)
Антонимы
support (Means giving help or assistance, opposite of failing in this sense.)
Темы
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To not give enough help or support when needed.
To be unable to provide the necessary support, help, or quality required.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
INFORMAL
5
That spelling mistake on the sign is a total fail.
Az a helyesírási hiba a táblán óriási baki.
Forgetting my passport was an epic fail.
Óriási baki volt, hogy otthon hagytam az útlevelemet.
The ad campaign turned out to be a huge fail.
Примеры для изучающих
It was a big fail.
Nagy bukás volt.
That game was a fail.
Az a játék nagy bukás volt.
Her plan was a fail.
Значение
Complete failure or disaster
Коллокации
epic fail
|massive fail
Синонимы
disaster (A serious failure, though 'disaster' can be more severe than 'fail' in slang use.)
Антонимы
win (Slang antonym meaning a big success.)
Темы
internet culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A big mistake or something that goes very badly.
An act or instance of failing, often used humorously online to describe something that went wrong in an obvious way.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
fail
IPA
GB/fˈeɪl/
US/fˈeɪl/
Слоги и ударение
fail (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (fail)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: fail
- Plural: fail
Verb
- Base: fail
- 3rd Person Singular: fails
- Present Participle: failing
- Past: failed
Родственные слова
Forms
fails
verb
failing
verb
failed
verb
Core family
failure
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unfailing
adjective
Advanced or less common
unfailingly
adverb
Выражения
fail miserably
1/fˈeɪl mˈɪzɚəbli/
fixed phrase
Completely and obviously fail at something
To be very unsuccessful at something.
Примеры
- He tried to fix it himself but failed miserably.
- They failed miserably at keeping it a secret.
fail to see (how/why)
1/fˈeɪl tə sˈi hˈaʊwi/
fixed phrase
Not understand why something is so
To not understand why something is true or needed.
Примеры
- I fail to see how this plan will work.
- She fails to see why we need more staff.
epic fail
1/ˈɛpɪk fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
Very big and obvious failure
A very big and embarrassing mistake or failure.
Примеры
- Spilling coffee on my boss was an epic fail.
- The presentation was an epic fail from start to finish.
epic fail
2/ˈɛpɪk fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
slang
very big and obvious failure
A complete and very obvious failure, often in a way that looks silly or embarrassing.
Примеры
- My attempt to bake a cake was an epic fail when it collapsed in the oven.
- The app launch was an epic fail, crashing for almost every user on the first day.
- He called the speech an epic fail after forgetting half of his notes.
epic fail
3/ˈɛpɪk fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
Very big embarrassing mistake or defeat
A very big and embarrassing mistake or lack of success.
Примеры
- Forgetting my lines on stage was an epic fail.
- That presentation was an epic fail.
without fail
1/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Always happens without exception
Always happens, every time, without exceptions.
Примеры
- He calls his mother every Sunday without fail.
- The train arrives at 8:30 without fail.
without fail
2/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Happens every single time
Always happens; no exceptions.
Примеры
- She calls me every Sunday without fail.
- The bus arrives at 8:00 without fail.
without fail
3/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
always; every single time
Always happens or is done, no matter what.
Примеры
- She calls me every Sunday without fail.
- The bus arrives at 8 a.m. without fail.