tumble
US /ˈtʌm.bəl/
UK /ˈtʌm.bəl/
動詞
1.
跌落, 倒塌
fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
範例:
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The child began to tumble down the stairs.
孩子開始從樓梯上跌落。
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The old building began to tumble after the earthquake.
地震後，老舊的建築開始倒塌。
2.
翻滾, 雜耍
perform acrobatic feats, typically rolling or spinning movements
範例:
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The gymnast could tumble across the mat with ease.
體操運動員可以輕鬆地在墊子上翻滾。
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The clowns would tumble and juggle for the audience.
小丑們會為觀眾翻滾和雜耍。
名詞
跌倒, 暴跌
a sudden or clumsy fall
範例:
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He took a nasty tumble down the hill.
他從山上摔得很慘。
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The stock market took a sudden tumble.
股市突然暴跌。