to fall
01
跌倒, 掉落
to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground
Intransitive
例子
Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.
小心不要在湿滑的地板上滑倒和摔倒。
I accidentally dropped my phone, and it fell to the ground.
我不小心掉了我的手机，它掉到了地上。
02
减少, 下降
to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent
Intransitive
例子
After the harvest season, the supply of fresh vegetables at the market began to fall.
收获季节过后，市场上新鲜蔬菜的供应开始下降。
With the economic downturn, consumer spending on luxury items started to fall.
随着经济下滑，消费者对奢侈品的支出开始下降。
03
落下, 跌落
to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point
Intransitive
例子
During the acrobatic routine, the performer gracefully fell from the aerial silk, captivating the audience.
在杂技表演中，表演者优雅地从空中丝绸上落下，吸引了观众。
As the tide receded, the water level fell, revealing a stretch of sandy beach.
随着潮水退去，水位下降，露出了一片沙滩。
04
倒下, 垮台
to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance
Intransitive
例子
After the scandal, the once-respected politician saw his reputation fall dramatically.
丑闻之后，这位曾经受人尊敬的政治家目睹了他的声誉急剧下降。
Following the economic downturn, several prominent business figures saw their empires fall.
经济衰退之后，几位著名的商界人物目睹了他们的帝国衰落。
05
掉入, 陷入
to transition passively into a specific state or condition
Linking Verb: to fall [adj]
例子
After reading for a while, I fell asleep on the cozy chair.
读了一会儿后，我在舒适的椅子上睡着了。
They were hoping to start a family and were delighted when they fell pregnant.
他们希望组建一个家庭，当他们怀孕时非常高兴。
06
属于, 归入
to come under, be classified, or included in a specific category, group, or set of criteria
Intransitive: to fall under a category
例子
Her project fell under the category of environmental sustainability
她的项目属于环境可持续性类别。
The new policy changes will make these expenses fall under the company's operational budget.
新的政策变化将使这些支出归入公司的运营预算。
07
跌倒, 失败
to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline
Intransitive
例子
The ambitious business venture fell when the market conditions changed unexpectedly.
当市场条件意外变化时，雄心勃勃的商业冒险失败了。
The once-prosperous empire fell after a series of economic crises.
曾经繁荣的帝国在一系列经济危机后衰落了。
08
落下, 举行
to happen or take place at a specific time
Intransitive: to fall point in time
例子
The annual festival is set to fall on the third weekend of September this year.
年度节日定于今年九月的第三个周末举行。
The meeting is scheduled to fall tomorrow at noon.
会议定于明天中午举行。
09
陷落, 投降
to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force
Intransitive
例子
The fortress finally fell after a prolonged siege.
经过长时间的围攻，堡垒终于陷落了。
The city resisted for months, but it ultimately fell, leading to the capture of its defenders.
这座城市抵抗了数月，但最终还是陷落了，导致其防御者被俘。
10
倒下, 牺牲
to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt
Intransitive
例子
In the epic battle, many brave soldiers fell, sacrificing their lives for the cause.
在史诗般的战斗中，许多勇敢的士兵倒下，为事业献出了生命。
The hero of the story fell while defending the kingdom from the invading forces.
故事的英雄在保卫王国免受入侵势力时倒下了。
11
落下, 下降
to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner
Intransitive: to fall somewhere
例子
The sunlight began to fall on the meadow, casting a warm and golden glow over the grass.
阳光开始洒落在草地上，给草披上了一层温暖的金色光芒。
The painter allowed the brushstroke to fall delicately onto the canvas.
画家让笔触轻轻地落在画布上。
12
落在, 归于
to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks
Intransitive: to fall to sb
例子
As the team leader, the responsibility for coordinating the project fell to Sarah.
作为团队负责人，协调项目的责任落到了Sarah身上。
The role of managing the budget fell to the financial department.
管理预算的角色落到了财务部门。
13
跌倒, 屈服
to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act
Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act
例子
Despite her best intentions, she fell into the trap of dishonesty to cover up her mistake.
尽管她意图良好，她还是陷入了不诚实的陷阱以掩盖她的错误。
In a moment of weakness, he fell into the allure of gambling.
在软弱的时刻，他陷入了赌博的诱惑。
14
出生, 诞生
(of lambs) to be born
Intransitive
例子
As spring arrived, many lambs fell in the pastures.
随着春天的到来，许多小羊在牧场上降生。
In the morning, the first lamb fell, signaling the beginning of the lambing season.
早上，第一只羔羊出生了，标志着产羔季节的开始。
15
落下, 面露失望
to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection
Intransitive
例子
Upon hearing the news, her face fell, revealing her disappointment.
听到这个消息，她的脸沉了下来，露出了失望的表情。
As the teacher announced the postponement of the long-awaited field trip, the children's faces fell.
当老师宣布推迟期待已久的实地考察时，孩子们的脸沉了下来。
16
着手, 投入
to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment
Transitive: to fall to a task
例子
Eager to redecorate, she fell to the project with enthusiasm.
渴望重新装修，她热情地投入了这个项目。
As the gardening season arrived, the family fell to planting.
随着园艺季节的到来，全家开始着手种植。
17
落下, 下降
to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop
Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth
例子
The announcement of the surprise guest made excitement fall over the audience like confetti.
惊喜嘉宾的宣布让兴奋像五彩纸屑一样落下在观众身上。
The unexpected revelation caused a hush to fall over the room.
意外的揭露让房间陷入了沉默。
18
减少, 落下
to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity
Intransitive
例子
After the storm passed, the wind and rain began to fall, leaving behind a calm atmosphere.
风暴过后，风和雨开始减弱，留下了一片平静的气氛。
The audience's laughter gradually fell as the comedian wrapped up the final joke of the night.
随着喜剧演员结束当晚的最后一个笑话，观众的笑声逐渐减弱。
19
下降, 倾斜
to slope downward or decline gradually
Intransitive
例子
The hiking trail started to fall gently as it led down into the valley.
徒步小径开始缓缓下降，通向山谷。
The driveway had a steep incline that fell sharply towards the street.
车道有一个陡峭的斜坡，向街道急剧下降。
20
跌倒, 倒下
to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees
Intransitive
例子
In the action movie, the hero had to fall from a great height and land safely as part of a daring stunt.
在这部动作片中，英雄不得不从很高的地方落下并安全着陆，作为大胆特技的一部分。
During the dance performance, the choreography required the dancers to fall in synchronization
在舞蹈表演期间，编舞要求舞者同步倒下。
21
归于, 传给
to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right
Transitive: to fall to sb
例子
Upon the death of the patriarch, the family estate will fall to the eldest son as per the inheritance laws.
族长去世后，家族财产将根据继承法传给长子。
The title of the monarch will fall to the next in line, ensuring the continuity of the royal lineage.
君主的头衔将传给下一位继承人，确保王室的连续性。
Fall
01
秋天
the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees
Dialect
American
American
例子
Fall is the season when students go back to school after summer break.
秋天是学生在暑假后回到学校的季节。
I like to wear cozy sweaters and scarves during the fall season.
我喜欢在秋天的季节里穿舒适的毛衣和围巾。
02
下降, 减少
a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.
例子
The fall in oil prices has significantly impacted the global economy.
石油价格的下跌对全球经济产生了重大影响。
There was a noticeable fall in the number of tourists visiting the city this year.
今年访问这座城市的游客数量有明显下降。
03
a vertical or steep drop of water, such as a waterfall or cascade
例子
Niagara Falls is one of the most famous falls in the world.
The hiker slipped near the edge of the fall.
04
the period of the day immediately after sunset
例子
Birds returned to their nests at fall.
The sky glowed red during fall.
05
the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
例子
The dictator 's fall shocked the nation.
The company 's fall was sudden and unexpected.
06
a group of birds, especially woodcocks, considered collectively
例子
Hunters spotted a fall of woodcocks in the meadow.
A fall of birds passed over the forest.
07
a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground
例子
She took a fall on the icy sidewalk.
The child 's fall was minor, with no injuries.
08
a moral lapse or loss of innocence
例子
The novel tells the story of man 's fall from virtue.
Her fall into temptation changed her life.
例子
The road curved with a gradual fall as it led into the valley.
道路在通往山谷时逐渐下降弯曲。
The fall in the land created a perfect spot for a stream.
土地上的下降为溪流创造了一个完美的地方。
10
the action of surrendering, often under negotiated or agreed conditions
例子
The city 's fall was negotiated with minimal casualties.
After weeks of siege, the fort 's fall was inevitable.
11
a downward movement or shift from a higher position or point
例子
The box 's fall startled the workers.
Rain caused a sudden fall of loose rocks.
12
an instance in wrestling when a competitor's shoulders are pinned to the mat
例子
He scored a fall in the final match.
The wrestler 's fall ended the bout.
13
a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character
例子
The character 's moral fall drove the plot of the novel.
The dynasty 's fall reshaped the political landscape.
