downfall
US /ˈdaʊn.fɑːl/
UK /ˈdaʊn.fɑːl/
名词
1.
垮台, 没落
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; a sudden fall from a high position
示例:
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Greed was the ultimate cause of his downfall.
贪婪是他垮台的最终原因。
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The scandal led to the downfall of the government.
丑闻导致了政府的垮台。
2.
降雨, 降雪
a heavy fall of rain or snow
示例:
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A sudden downfall of rain soaked the hikers.
突如其来的大雨淋湿了徒步旅行者。
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The heavy downfall of snow blocked the mountain pass.
大雪封锁了山路。
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