fall

US /fɑːl/
UK /fɑːl/
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1.

落下, 跌倒

move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level

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The apple fell from the tree.
苹果从树上掉了下来。
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He tripped and fell down the stairs.
他绊倒了，从楼梯上摔了下来。
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droptoppletumbleplummetdescend
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riseascend
2.

下降, 减少

decrease in amount, extent, or intensity

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Temperatures are expected to fall sharply tonight.
预计今晚气温将急剧下降。
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Sales have fallen by 10% this quarter.
本季度销售额下降了10%。
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increaserise
3.

陷落, 垮台

be overthrown or captured

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The city finally fell after a long siege.
经过长时间的围困，这座城市最终陷落了。
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The government is expected to fall soon.
预计政府将很快垮台。
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standhold
1.

跌落, 倒塌

an act of falling or collapsing

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He had a bad fall and broke his arm.
他摔得很惨，摔断了胳膊。
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The fall of the Berlin Wall was a historic event.
柏林墙的倒塌是一个历史性事件。
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dropdescenttumblecollapseoverthrow
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riseascension
2.

秋天

the season of autumn

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The leaves turn beautiful colors in the fall.
秋天树叶会变成美丽的颜色。
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We're planning a trip for next fall.
我们计划明年秋天去旅行。
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autumn
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springsummerwinter
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