| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-go-down-onto-the-ground-suddenly |
| 释义 | to go down onto the ground suddenlyThese words can be used for people or things that go down onto the ground suddenly and without meaning to. The word with the broadest meaning is fall. Fall is used when you go onto the ground usually by accident. She slipped and fell. A branch fell from the tree. I fell down the stairs when I was younger. Drop can sometimes be used instead of fall. Drop is usually used to describe things that fall. Several apples dropped from the tree. He accidentally dropped his keys. Collapse can be used when someone or something falls down suddenly because of pressure or weakness. Several buildings collapsed in the earthquake. He had a heart attack and collapsed. If someone falls to the ground suddenly, you could use the verb crumple. He fainted and crumpled into a heap on the floor. Tumble means to fall quickly without control. A huge rock tumbled down the mountain. The child lost her balance and tumbled over. Plunge or plummet are verbs that are used when someone or something falls suddenly and a long way down or forward. Plunge can also be used when someone or something falls into something else. Four of the mountaineers plunged to their deaths when their ropes broke. He held his breath and plunged into the icy water. The car went out of control and plummeted over the cliff. If you fall or almost fall because you step awkwardly while walking or running, the verb stumble could be used. The waiter stumbled and dumped the food in my lap. Trip has a related meaning to fall. It can be used if you fall or almost fall after knocking your foot against something while you are walking or running. She tripped over a crack in the pavement and broke her wrist. |
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