take a tumble

US /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/

UK /teɪk ə ˈtʌm.bəl/

摔倒, 跌落

to fall suddenly and heavily

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The child was running too fast and took a tumble on the pavement.

孩子跑得太快，在人行道上摔了一跤。

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He took a tumble down the stairs and bruised his arm.

他从楼梯上摔了下来，手臂擦伤了。

暴跌, 衰落, 一落千丈

to experience a sudden decline or failure

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The company's shares took a tumble after the scandal broke.

丑闻曝光后，公司股价暴跌。

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His reputation took a tumble after the allegations surfaced.

指控浮出水面后，他的声誉一落千丈。