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fall LOWERHfC:l, $fB:l%v [Ipast simple fell fel, past part fallen H9fO:YlEn, $9fA:-to become lower in size, amount or strength变小，变少，变弱Demand for new cars has fallen due to the recession.由于经济衰退，对新车的需求减少。The standard of his work has fallen steadily during the year.一年中他的工作水平持续下降。Average salaries in the public sector are expected to fall back by 15% this year.预计本年度政府控制的企业平均工资将降低15％。[FALL BACK]It will be extremely cold this evening and the temperature could fall below zero.今晚会非常冷，气温会降到零下。This work falls below (= is not as good as) your usual high standard.这部作品低于你以往的高水准。The temperature fell by ten degrees during the night.夜间气温降了10度。If it doesn't rain soon, water supplies will fall to danger levels.如果再不快点下雨，水源供给就将降至危险水平。The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the Deutschmark.英镑对马克的兑换率降到了最低水平。The teacher walked in and the children's voices fell to a whisper (= they became very quiet).老师一走进教室，孩子们的说话声就降低成轻轻的耳语。[FALL TO , FALL TO ]Church attendance has fallen dramatically in Britain.在英国，去教堂做礼拜的人数显著减少。Share prices have fallen sharply this week.本周股市行情急剧下跌。(fig.) She looked at her exam results and her face fell (= she suddenly looked very unhappy).她看到考试成绩，脸就沉下来了。(fig.) His spirits fell (= He felt unhappy and disappointed) when he saw the distance he still had to go.当他知道他还要走多远时，情绪就低落下来。(fig.) He fell in my estimation (= I thought less well of him) when he deserted his family.当他遗弃了他的家庭时，我对他的看法就变坏了。One by one, the prime minister's supporters fell away (= stopped supporting him/her).首相的支持者们一个一个地背弃了他。Membership of the club has fallen away/off (= Members have been leaving) in recent months.俱乐部成员最近几个月里纷纷离开了俱乐部。Sales have fallen off (= gone down in quantity) in the past few months.过去几个月中，销售量有所下降。[FALL 中的 fall away]
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