to fall upon
[phrase form: fall]
01
偶然发现, 意外遇到
to encounter suddenly or unexpectedly
例子
As they explored the dense forest, they unexpectedly fell upon an ancient ruin.
当他们探索茂密的森林时，意外地遇到了一座古老的废墟。
In the dark alley, they were startled when they fell upon a stray cat.
在黑暗的小巷里，他们突然遇到一只流浪猫时吓了一跳。
02
陷入, 遭受
to experience or suffer from a particular situation or circumstance
例子
With the economic downturn, many businesses started to fall upon financial difficulties.
随着经济下滑，许多企业开始面临财务困难。
Families in the region began to fall upon hardships after the natural disaster struck.
自然灾害发生后，该地区的家庭开始陷入困境。
