1823, American English college slang, original meaning "to back out, give up, fail," of obscure origin, traditionally said to be an alteration of British university slang funk "to be frightened, shrink from" (see funk (n.1)). Meaning "cause to fail, give a failing mark to" is from 1843. Related: Flunked; flunking.
实用例句
1. He didn't flunk out, but his record isn't so hot.
他没有不及格, 但成绩很一般.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Of course there are some who flunk this life too commonplace to be worthwhile.
自然,也有人将不屑于这平庸.
来自汉英文学 - 中国现代小说
3. Because of the laziness, the boy was flunk in the exam.
由于懒惰, 这男孩考试不及格.
来自互联网
4. Mr Romney's fans are typically people who did not flunk algebra.
罗姆尼先生的支持者们属于典型的不会代数不及格的人.
来自互联网
5. If flunk out I can always transfer to Engineering.
