英语词汇“fall”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	fall
释义	fall —fall /fɔːl/ aep /fɑːl/ Ⅰ noun (MOVEMENT DOWNWARDS) 1 F0 [C usually singular] an amount of something that moves down onto the ground or from a higher position to a lower position: » a heavy fall of snow→ _{SEE ALSO} RAINFALL(Cf. ↑rainfall)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Moving downwards , ↑Falling and dropping falls [plural] 2 F0 often used in place names to mean a very wide waterfall, often made of many separate waterfalls: » Niagara FallsThesaurus⁺: ↑Watercourses and waterfalls Ⅱ noun [C usually singular] (ACCIDENT) ► B2 the act of falling down to the ground, usually without intending to or by accident: » He had/took a nasty fall and hurt his back.» the fall of the Berlin Wall (= when the Berlin Wall was destroyed)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Falling and dropping , ↑Moving downwards • • • Extra Examples:» The soft grass cushioned his fall.» I was in no mood for heroics after my fall and skied very slowly down the mountainside.» The horse broke its front leg in the fall.» He spent the last ten years of his life in a wheelchair after a fall which left him paralysed from the waist down.» After her fall she complained that she couldn't bend her leg properly. Ⅲ noun [C usually singular] (DEFEAT) ► C1 the fact of being defeated or losing your power: » the fall of Rome» The army took control of the city after the president's fall from power.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Losing and being defeated , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport Ⅳ noun [C usually singular] (LOWER AMOUNT) ► B1 the fact of the size, amount, or strength of something getting lower: » a fall in the price of petrol/the unemployment rate» We could hear the rise and fall of voices in the other room.» There was a fall in support for the Republican party at the last election.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong • • • Extra Examples:» The last ten years have seen a dramatic fall in the number of adoptions.» The City acted swiftly to the news of a fall in the value of sterling.» Yesterday the company announced its first ever fall in profits.» The fall in interest rates is excellent news for borrowers.» There was a larger-than-expected fall in unemployment last month. Ⅴ noun [C or U] _US (_UK autumn) (SEASON) ► F0 the season after summer and before winter, when fruits and crops become ready to eat and the leaves fall off the trees: » I'm starting college in the fall.» Next fall we'll be back in New York.» a fall day/morning» fall colours/foliageThesaurus⁺: ↑The seasons • • • Extra Examples:» In the fall, everyone is out raking up the dead leaves.» The garden is a blaze of colour in the fall.» They plan to get married in the fall.» Check out our new catalog for all the latest fall and winter fashions.» We were planning a trip to Europe next fall. Ⅵ verb (fell, fallen) (BE DEFEATED) ↑Verb Endings for fall 1 C2 [I] to be beaten or defeated: » The government finally fell after losing the support of the centre parties.» The president fell from power during the military coup.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Losing and being defeated , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport 2 C2 [I] If a place falls in a war or an election, an enemy army or a different political party gets control of it: » Rome fell to the Vandals in 455 AD.» The constituency fell to Labour at the last election, after ten years of Conservative rule.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Losing and being defeated , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sport 3 F0 [I] _LITERARY If soldiers fall while fighting, they are killed: » Many brave men fell in the fight to save the city.» During the war, he saw many of his comrades fall in battle.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Death and dying 4 F0 [I] In cricket, when a wicket falls, the turn of the player who is hitting the ball ends: » Ten wickets fell in 22 overs.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Cricket , ↑General terms used in ball sportsCommon mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅶ verb (fell, fallen) (BECOME LOWER) ↑Verb Endings for fall ► B1 [I] to become lower in size, amount, or strength: » Demand for new cars has fallen due to the recession.» The standard of his work has fallen during the year.» Salaries in the public sector are expected to fall by 15 percent this year.» The temperature could fall below zero overnight.» Average temperatures fell by ten degrees.» The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar.» When the teacher walked in, the children's voices fell to a whisper (= they became very quiet).» Share prices fell sharply this week.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Becoming and making smaller or less , ↑Becoming and making less strong • • • Extra Examples:» The temperature has fallen below zero recently.» Inflation has fallen below 2%, and that's official.» The flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.» Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months.» If your bank account balance falls below the minimum, you'll be nicked for a $5 service charge.Common mistake: fall down or fall?! To talk about something becoming lower in size, amount or strength, don't say 'fall down', say fall:✗ Last year the company's profits fell down dramatically.» Last year the company's profits fell dramatically.Common mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅷ verb (fell, fallen) (COME DOWN) ↑Verb Endings for fall 1 A2 [I] to come down onto the ground or from a high position to a lower position: » The snow had been falling steadily all day.» You can tell it's autumn because the leaves have started to fall.» She fell into bed, completely exhausted.» A bomb fell on the church and destroyed it.» A huge meteor fell to Earth in the middle of the desert.» He begged for mercy as the blows fell on him (= as he was being hit).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Moving downwards , ↑Falling and dropping fall to your knees (_ALSO fall down on your knees) 2 F0 to go down on your knees to show respect: » The people all fell to their knees and began to pray.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Showing respect and admiration 3 F0 [I] When the curtain falls in the theatre, it comes down because the play or performance has ended: » The audience was still laughing as the curtain fell.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Moving downwards , ↑Falling and dropping • • • Extra Examples:» Although the curtain has now fallen on the Republican era, many of its values still remain.» The fact that aircraft don't fall out of the sky always seems to me to defy the law of gravity.» The satellite will fragment and burn up as it falls through the Earth's atmosphere.» Her luxuriant hair fell around her shoulders.» Rain had been falling steadily all day and the ground had become a marsh.Common mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅸ verb (fell, fallen) (HAVE AN ACCIDENT) ↑Verb Endings for fall 1 A2 [I] to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident: » The path's very steep, so be careful you don't fall.» He fell badly and broke his leg.» Athletes have to learn how to fall without hurting themselves.» She fell under a bus and was killed instantly.» The horse fell at the first fence.» I fell down the stairs and injured my back.» She had fallen, it appeared, from a great height.» The water's deep here, so don't fall in!» He fell into the river and drowned.» If you fell off the roof, you'd kill yourself.» He was leaning out of the window and fell out.» She fell five metres to the bottom of the ravine.» He fell to his death climbing the Matterhorn.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Falling and dropping , ↑Moving downwards fall flat on your face _INFORMAL 2 F0 to fall and land with your face down: » Poor Kathy fell flat on her face in the mud.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Falling and dropping , ↑Moving downwards • • • Extra Examples:» Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.» Hold onto the rail so that you don't fall.» They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike.» She knocked her head against the wall as she fell.» We heard a splash and then saw that Toni had fallen in the river.Common mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅹ verb (fell, fallen) (UNHAPPY) ↑Verb Endings for fall your face/spirits fall► F0 If your face falls, you suddenly look unhappy or disappointed, and if your spirits fall, you suddenly feel unhappy or disappointed: » His spirits fell when he saw the distance he still had to go.» As she read her exam results, her face fell.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Disappointing yourself and othersCommon mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅺ verb [I + adv/prep, L] (fell, fallen) (BECOME) ↑Verb Endings for fall ► B1 to change to a particular condition from a different one: » He always falls asleep after drinking red wine.» Your rent falls due (= must be paid) on the first of the month.» She suddenly fell ill.» The book fell open (= opened by chance) at the page on Venice.» The government has fallen strangely silent on the subject of tax cuts after all its promises at the last election.» Silence fell on the group of men (= they became silent) as they received the news.» She fell under the influence of (= began to be influenced by) an older student.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Changing , ↑Adapting and modifying , ↑Adapting and attuning to something , ↑Changing frequently • • • Extra Examples:» They let the palace fall into ruin.» The buildings had started to fall into decay.» He fell unconscious shortly after the accident.» Sophia fell ill while on holiday.» After we'd explained about the change of plan, the children fell strangely quiet for a minute or two.Common mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. Ⅻ verb [I usually + adv/prep] (fell, fallen) (BELONG TO) ↑Verb Endings for fall ► F0 to belong to a particular group, subject, or area: » The material falls into three categories.» Matters of discipline fall outside my area of responsibility.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility • • • Extra Examples:» They believe that all the outstanding issues should fall within the ambit of the talks.» What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy?» This case falls outside the purview of this particular court.» The matter falls outside his area of jurisdiction.» This research paper falls outside my own area of expertise.Common mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. ⅩⅢ verb [I usually + adv/prep] (fell, fallen) (HANG DOWN) ↑Verb Endings for fall ► C2 to hang down loosely: » The boy's hair fell around his shoulders in golden curls.» The veil fell almost to her waist.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Hanging and suspendingCommon mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel. ⅩⅣ verb [I] (fell, fallen) (HAPPEN) ↑Verb Endings for fall ► C2 to come at a particular time or happen in a particular place: » Easter falls late this year.» My birthday will fall on a Friday this year.» Night/Darkness had fallen by the time we got back to the camp.» In the word 'table', the accent falls on the first syllable.» The Treasury has still not decided where the cuts will fall.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Occurring and happeningCommon mistake: fall! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using fall in the past tense.! The past simple of fall is fell:✗ Paul felt off the roof and broke his leg.» Paul fell off the roof and broke his leg.! Felt is the past simple and past participle of feel.
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