downfall

'daunfɒ:l

Collins 1

n. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

n. 衰败, 大雨

Collins 星级

11,133

BNC 频率

12,590

使用频率

down 表示向下，fall 表示跌落，合起来意思是“向下的跌落”，可以理解为衰落或坠落。

例句

1. The company's downfall was caused by poor management decisions.

这家公司的失败是由于管理决策不当造成的。

2. Many believe that his downfall was inevitable after the scandal.

许多人认为在丑闻之后他的垮台是不可避免的。

3. The novel tells the story of a hero's downfall due to greed.

这部小说讲述了一个英雄因贪婪而堕落的故事。