1.fail to 未能;不能
Many of Britain's beaches fail to meet minimum standards of cleanliness.
英国许多海滩连最起码的卫生标准都达不倒 。
The various elements of the novel fail to cohere.
这部小说的各部分之间缺乏连贯性 。
2.under control 处于控制之下;被控制住
Firemen said they had the blaze under control.
消防队员说他们已经控制住了火势 。
The situation is under control.
局势已经得到控制 。