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fall

自動詞他動詞[C] 可算名詞

過去形: fell過去分詞: fallen現在分詞: falling

The word evokes a sense of gravity and inevitability. Whether it is a leaf descending or a person losing balance, there is an inherent lack of control associated with the movement. In a physical sense, it ranges from the gentle drift of nature to the violent shock of an accident. This duality makes it versatile across both poetic and clinical contexts. As a seasonal term, it captures the imagery of deciduous leaves dropping, contrasting with 'autumn', which often feels more formal or European. It carries a mood of transition and cooling temperatures.

Countable when referring to a specific accident or drop from a height.

意味

自動詞

To move downward, typically rapidly and freely, from a higher to a lower level.

"The autumn leaves fall slowly to the ground."

自動詞

To lose one's balance and come to the ground suddenly.

"Be careful on the ice or you might fall."

他動詞

To cause something to drop or descend.

"The soldier fell his sword upon the enemy."

名詞

The season of the year between summer and winter (primarily North American English).

"We always go apple picking in the fall."

名詞

An act of dropping or falling from a height.

"A short fall can sometimes cause a serious injury."