falls
falls — noun
1. waterfalls, especially large or famous ones.
waterfalls, especially large or famous ones.
Tourists lined the bridge to photograph the falls at sunrise.
the falls = large waterfalls
After spring rain, the falls roared so loudly that we had to shout.
Mist from the falls drifted across Otis's jacket on the viewing deck.
The guide said the falls freeze only during the coldest winters.
- waterfalls
the general everyday plural word
- cascades
often suggests smaller or stepped waterfalls
文法句型
the falls
falls + verb of sound or movement
用法筆記
Common when speaking about a named waterfall or a broad stretch of falling water as one sight.
常見錯誤
2. reductions in level, number, price, or quality.
reductions in level, number, price, or quality.
Sharp falls in fuel costs helped the bakery stay open.
falls in + level or amount
The report links falls in attendance to the later bus schedule.
Several falls in night temperature damaged the tomato plants.
Traders worried that more falls in sales would force layoffs.
- rises
shows movement upward instead of downward
文法句型
falls in + noun
用法筆記
Often used in reports, news, and charts when several decreases are being compared.
3. times when someone suddenly loses balance and hits the ground.
times when someone suddenly loses balance and hits the ground.
The nurse recorded two falls in the ward before breakfast.
record falls in medical care
Wet leaves cause many falls on this steep village path.
Grab bars can prevent falls in the bathroom at night.
After three falls, the skater finally landed the jump cleanly.
文法句型
prevent falls
falls in + place
用法筆記
Common in health and safety contexts, especially about older people, patients, or slippery places.
4. losses of power or sudden collapses of governments, teams, or other groups.
losses of power or sudden collapses of governments, teams, or other groups.
History classes still discuss the falls of ancient empires.
falls of + empire or government
Fans blamed poor planning for the falls of both clubs.
The museum shows how the falls of dynasties changed daily life.
Newspapers compared the falls of several cabinets across Europe.
- rises
describes gaining power or success
文法句型
falls of + empire / government / club
用法筆記
Usually appears in history, politics, or sport when whole groups lose power or status.
falls — verb
1. loses balance and drops to the ground by accident.
loses balance and drops to the ground by accident.
Greta falls on the stairs when her shoe catches the loose carpet.
falls after losing balance
A tired toddler often falls after trying to run too fast.
The cyclist falls hard because the front wheel hits a stone.
If Christopher slips on the dock, he falls straight into the water.
- stands
stays upright instead of going down
文法句型
falls on + surface
falls into + place
用法筆記
Used for accidental movement to the ground. The subject is usually a person or animal.
常見錯誤
2. moves from a higher place to a lower one.
moves from a higher place to a lower one.
Rain falls through the broken roof onto the kitchen table.
falls from above
A ripe pear falls from the tree beside Nila's fence.
Snow falls on the empty playground before sunrise.
Ash falls from the campfire when Tuan lifts the metal grate.
- rises
moves upward instead of downward
文法句型
falls from + place
falls on + surface
用法筆記
The subject is usually rain, snow, a physical object, or something moving down from above.
3. becomes lower in amount, price, level, or strength.
becomes lower in amount, price, level, or strength.
The temperature falls after sunset in the desert town.
falls = decreases in level
Demand falls quickly when the bakery raises sandwich prices.
Pressure falls overnight before the storm reaches shore.
Attendance falls every winter when the mountain road closes.
- rises
shows an increase instead of a decrease
文法句型
falls after + event
falls when + clause
用法筆記
Common with temperatures, prices, numbers, and other measurable things.
常見錯誤
4. is planned for or happens on a particular day or date.
is planned for or happens on a particular day or date.
The school play falls on Friday, so Yael cannot work late.
falls on + day or date
This year's lantern festival falls in early February.
Her birthday falls during exam week again this term.
The payment deadline falls one day after the public holiday.
文法句型
falls on + day
falls in + month or period
用法筆記
Used with events, dates, birthdays, and deadlines when talking about the position of time in a calendar.
5. suddenly becomes or enters a particular state or condition.
suddenly becomes or enters a particular state or condition.
The house falls silent when the baby finally closes her eyes.
falls + adjective or state
Otis falls asleep on the train after the night shift.
The room falls dark as clouds cover the sun.
After the cold lunch, Diego falls ill and misses practice.
文法句型
falls asleep
falls silent
falls ill
用法筆記
Often used with adjectives or fixed expressions that describe a sudden change of condition.
6. hangs or stretches downward from a higher point.
hangs or stretches downward from a higher point.
Her wet hair falls over her coat after the swim.
falls over / across a surface
A long vine falls from the balcony beside Aoi's window.
The curtain falls to the floor behind the old piano.
Shadow falls across the page when Soraya leans over the lamp.
文法句型
falls over + body part
falls from + edge
falls across + surface
用法筆記
Common with hair, cloth, shadow, or any long thing moving downward over something else.