Definitions
v. To move downward, lose balance, or decrease.
落下；跌倒；下降
n. An act of falling or a decrease in amount.
跌落；下降
n. The season between summer and winter, especially in American English.
秋天（美式）
Example
Golden leaves fall onto the path outside our house.
金黄的叶子落在我们屋外的小路上。
Energy consumption may fall if governments encourage households to install better insulation and efficient heating systems.
如果政府鼓励家庭改善隔热条件并安装高效供暖系统，能源消耗可能会下降。
Collocations
- fall asleep
- fall in prices
- fall sharply
- in the fall
Word family
- fallen (adj.)
- falling (adj.)
Synonyms
- drop
- decline
Antonyms
- rise
Usage tip
过去式fell，过去分词fallen；秋天英式常用autumn。
FAQ
- What does fall mean?
- To move downward, lose balance, or decrease. An act of falling or a decrease in amount. The season between summer and winter, especially in American English.
- How is fall pronounced?
- UK /fɔːl/, US /fɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
