downfall
US /ˈdaʊn.fɑːl/
UK /ˈdaʊn.fɑːl/
名詞
1.
垮台, 沒落
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; a sudden fall from a high position
範例:
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Greed was the ultimate cause of his downfall.
貪婪是他垮台的最終原因。
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The scandal led to the downfall of the government.
醜聞導致了政府的垮台。
2.
降雨, 降雪
a heavy fall of rain or snow
範例:
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A sudden downfall of rain soaked the hikers.
突如其來的大雨淋濕了徒步旅行者。
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The heavy downfall of snow blocked the mountain pass.
大雪封鎖了山路。
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