factor

因素

 

【例】Cost of production is a vital factor for the manufacturer.

对于生产厂商来说，生产成本是一项极其重要的因素。

 

fail

【1】without fail不延误（名词fail仅用于此短语中）

 

【例】As soon as your L/C amendment reaches us, we shall, without fail, make the necessary arrangements for shipment.

一俟你方信用证更改通知书抵达，我们便安排装运，不会延误。

 

【2】使失望

 

①【例】If chances fail us within the shipment validity in your L/C, we shall have to ask you for extension.

如果我方万一在信用证规定的装运期限内办不到（注：指装船），那就不得不请你方展延信用证期限。

 

②接用不定式。

【例】We shall not fail to contact you again as soon as the supply position improves.

一俟供应情况好转，我们就立即同你方联系。

 

【3】没有，未能

 

接用in sth或in doing sth。

【例】Should you fail in your obligations we should be compelled to cancel the order.

如你方不能履行义务，则我方不得不取消订货。

 

failing 

【1】缺点

 

【例】That device has a big failing.

那种装置有个大缺点。

 

【2】如果，没有

 

【例】We suggest that you make a reduction of 5%in price. Failing this, we shall have to return the goods to you.

我们建议你方减价5%，否则我们将把货退回。