fall upon
US /fɔːl əˈpɑːn/
UK /fɔːl əˈpɑːn/
1.
袭击, 突然攻击
to attack someone or something suddenly and violently
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The wolves fell upon the deer in the forest.
狼群在森林里袭击了鹿。
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The enemy army fell upon the unsuspecting village.
敌军袭击了毫无防备的村庄。
2.
落在...身上, 成为...的责任
to become the responsibility or duty of someone
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The task of organizing the event fell upon him.
组织活动的任务落在了他身上。
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A great responsibility falls upon those in leadership positions.
巨大的责任落在了领导职位上的人身上。