unsuccessful

形容词 unsuccessful:

1. not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
2. failing to accomplish an intended result
   同义词：abortive, stillborn

1. The unsuccessful candidate demanded a re-count.
   那个落选的候选人要求重新计算选票。
2. My early attempts at learning to drive were unsuccessful.
   我曾经几次打算学开车，却都没有学成。
3. The final proposals were a rather unsuccessful compromise between the need for profitability and the demands of local conservationists.
   最终的方案是受益者和地区自然资源保护者之间颇为勉强的相互妥协。
4. After a series of unsuccessful attempts, he has finally passed the driving test.
   经过连续几次的失败，他最后终于通过了驾驶考试。
5. One that is disappointingly ineffective or unsuccessful.
   无用的人或物的令人失望的无用的或不成功的人或物
6. An unsuccessful entrepreneur.
   一个不成功的企业家
7. Landon had made an unsuccessful attempt at the recitation, and the doctor, somewhat nettled, said: "Landon, you don't seem to be getting on very fast in this subject."
   兰登作了一次不成功的朗诵。老师有点不悦，对他说道：“兰登，你在这门课上好像进步不大，你好像缺乏志向。”
8. He was discouraged by the unsuccessful attempt.
   这次不成功的尝试使他气馁。