New words HOME fail (vi) be unsuccessful, become weak or exhausted e.g. She failed in everything she tried (vt. unable to do sth; disappoint; do not pass an exam e.g. Jim failed to pass the final exam 不米 determined: with one's mind firmly made up e.g. Government is determined to further the reformNew words determined: with one’s mind firmly made up e.g. Government is determined to further the reform. fail: (vi.) be unsuccessful; become weak or exhausted e.g. She failed in everything she tried. (vt.) unable to do sth; disappoint; do not pass an exam e.g. Jim failed to pass the final exam. HOME