n. The act of falling, or coming short; as: (a) The failure of a crop, or the like. (b) Neglect of, or failure in, performance of duty. [ 1913 Webster ]
[变本加厉 / 變本加厲, biàn běn jiā lìㄅㄧㄢˋ ㄅㄣˇ ㄐㄧㄚ ㄌㄧˋ] lit. change to more severe (成语 saw); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming); to aggravate; to intensify#31710