He made an unsuccessful run for governor in 2005.

2005年他竞选州长失败。

The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise.

这对夫妇试图和解但未成功。

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.

兰德勒在背诵课文时表现的很糟糕，于是，他的导师有些生气的对他说：兰德勒，看来这个科目你掌握得很慢。

After years as an unsuccessful businessman her's finally made it.

作了几年失败的商人之后，他终于成功了。

After years as an unsuccessful businessman, he's finally made it.

经过生意场上多年的失败，他最终还是成功了。