She failed to get into art college.

她未能进入艺术学院。

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She failed to pick up on the humour in his remark.

她没有领悟他话中的幽默。

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She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college.

她没有达到进入那所学院的全部要求。

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While Lady Gaga was among the top breakout stars of 2009, she failed to make the list of nominees, having unsuccessfully competed in last year's Best Dance Recording category.

VOA: standard.2010.01.25

Missus Lindbergh later admitted that both she and her husband failed to see the worst evils of the Nazi system.

VOA: special.2009.06.28

Cazeau had never spoken angrily to her or called her names or failed to give her everything she wanted.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

When she failed to turn up, he went to her house and let himself in.

BBC

Last month she failed to establish her partner's legal right to help her die.

BBC: Marie Fleming and Tom Curran

After all, he or she failed our treatments so he or she deserves whatever else happens?

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