unsuccessful

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ Something that is unsuccessful does not achieve what it was intended to achieve. 不成功的
His efforts were unsuccessful. 他的努力没有成功。
...a second unsuccessful operation on his knee. …他膝盖的第2次不成功手术。
2. unsuccessfullyADV 不成功地[ADV with v]
He has been trying unsuccessfully to sell the business in one piece since early last year. 自去年年初起，他一直没法成功地把整个企业一起卖掉。
3. ADJ Someone who is unsuccessful does not achieve what they intended to achieve, especially in their career. (尤指事业上) 不成功的
The difference between successful and unsuccessful people is that successful people put into practice the things they learn. 成功者和失败者之间的区别是成功者将他们所学的东西付诸于实践。

Her bid for re-election was unsuccessful.
Attempts to trace the whereabouts of a man seen leaving the scene of the crime have so far been unsuccessful.
Our firm stands to lose a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.
We are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.
We have been unsuccessful in finding a replacement .