downfall
/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6426 in the learning path
垮台；败落
Definitions
n. The loss of power, success, or social position.
垮台；败落
n. Something that causes a person or organisation to fail.
失败的原因
Example
His refusal to listen eventually led to his downfall.
他拒绝听取意见，最终导致自己失败。
Widespread corruption can trigger the downfall of a government by destroying public trust in its institutions.
普遍存在的腐败会摧毁公众对政府机构的信任，从而引发政府垮台。
Collocations
- lead to someone's downfall
- bring about the downfall of
- prove to be someone's downfall
Synonyms
- ruin
- collapse
Antonyms
- rise
Usage tip
指垮台或败因；倾盆大雨应说downpour。
FAQ
- What does downfall mean?
- The loss of power, success, or social position. Something that causes a person or organisation to fail.
- How is downfall pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/, US /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
