freefall
US /ˌfriːˈfɑːl/
UK /ˌfriːˈfɔːl/
名词
自由落体, 暴跌
the downward movement of something under the force of gravity only
示例:
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The skydiver experienced a long period of freefall before deploying his parachute.
跳伞员在打开降落伞之前经历了长时间的自由落体。
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The economy went into freefall after the crisis.
危机后，经济陷入自由落体。
动词
自由落体, 暴跌
to fall freely under the force of gravity
示例:
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The markets began to freefall as investors panicked.
随着投资者恐慌，市场开始自由落体。
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The plane seemed to freefall for a few terrifying seconds.
飞机似乎自由落体了几秒钟，令人恐惧。