1. to drop down from a higher position to a lower one
從較高位置掉落到較低位置
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
秋天時，樹葉從樹上落下。
Be careful not to fall off the ladder.
小心別從梯子上摔下來。
The book fell from the shelf.
書從書架上掉了下來。
Fall Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
fall
verb
快速理解
What does "Fall" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Fall"?
「fall」主要指物體向下移動、數量減少，或進入某種狀態，也常用於描述事件發生在特定時間。
- 1
向下移動
EN: to move downward, often by accident or due to gravity
翻譯: 向下移動，通常指意外或因重力而落下
- 2
減少或下降
EN: to decrease in amount, level, or value
翻譯: 數量、水平或價值上的減少或下降
- 3
進入某種狀態
EN: to pass into a specified state or condition
翻譯: 進入某種特定的狀態或情況
- 4
發生於特定時間
EN: to occur at a specified time
翻譯: 發生在特定的時間
小提醒：注意「fall」是不規則動詞，過去式為「fell」，過去分詞為「fallen」。它常與介系詞連用，如 fall into（陷入）、fall on（落在/適逢）、fall behind（落後），意思會隨之改變。
發音（How to Pronounce "Fall" in English）
How to pronounce "Fall" in English?"Fall" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Fall" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life, Because almost everything- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Fall"?How does "Fall" change by context?
2. to decrease in amount, level, or intensity
數量、水平或強度下降
The temperature will fall below zero tonight.
今晚氣溫將降至零度以下。
Stock prices fell sharply after the news.
消息傳出後，股價急遽下跌。
Demand for the product has fallen recently.
最近對該產品的需求下降了。
3. to pass into a particular state or condition
進入某種特定狀態或情況
He fell asleep during the movie.
他在看電影時睡著了。
The city fell silent after the curfew.
宵禁後，城市陷入一片寂靜。
They fell in love at first sight.
他們一見鍾情。
4. to be defeated or captured; to come under someone's control
被擊敗或佔領；落入某人的控制之下
The castle fell to the enemy after a long siege.
經過長期圍攻，城堡落入了敵軍手中。
The government fell following a vote of no confidence.
在不信任投票後，政府垮台了。
5. to happen or occur on a particular date
發生在某個特定日期
My birthday falls on a Saturday this year.
今年我的生日適逢星期六。
The festival falls in late September.
這個節慶在九月下旬舉行。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Fall"?How to make natural sentences with "Fall"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| fall + preposition (e.g., down, off, into) | 跌落；掉入；落下 | The book fell off the shelf. (書從書架上掉下來。) |
| fall + adjective | 變得；進入某種狀態 | He fell silent after hearing the news. (聽到消息後，他陷入了沉默。) |
| fall + noun (e.g., victim, prey) | 成為…的犧牲品；淪為 | Many investors fell victim to the scam. (許多投資者成了這場騙局的受害者。) |
| fall + adverb (e.g., apart, behind) | 崩潰；落後 | The old chair fell apart when I sat on it. (我一坐上去，那張舊椅子就散架了。) |
| fall in love (with + noun/pronoun) | 愛上（某人/某物） | They fell in love during their trip to Italy. (他們在義大利旅行時墜入了愛河。) |
| fall asleep | 睡著 | The baby finally fell asleep after crying for an hour. (寶寶哭了一小時後終於睡著了。) |
| fall + into + noun (category, habit, etc.) | 歸入（某類別）；養成（習慣） | This problem falls into a different category. (這個問題屬於不同的類別。) |
| fall to + noun/pronoun + to + V | 成為（某人）的責任（去做某事） | It fell to me to organize the meeting. (組織會議的責任落到了我身上。) |
用法說明
How is "Fall" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Fall"?
fall doing vs fall to do
- fall doing 通常描述在進行某個動作的過程中，意外地進入「fall」的狀態，強調伴隨或同時發生的動作。
- fall to do 中的 "fall to" 是一個較為書面或古語的片語，意指「開始著手做某事」，尤其指開始工作、爭論或進食。
- 在現代英語中，fall to doing something 比 fall to do something 更為常見，用來表示「開始做某事」。
- fall to 後面也可直接接名詞，表示「開始（吃、工作等）」。 EN: The children fell laughing onto the grass. 翻譯: 孩子們笑倒在草地上。
EN:After the meeting, they fell to discussing the details.
翻譯:會議結束後，他們開始討論細節。
EN:He fell asleep reading the book.
翻譯:他看著書就睡著了。
EN:As soon as the food was served, we fell to eat.
翻譯:食物一上桌，我們就開始吃了。
總結建議
在表達「開始做某事」時，使用 fall to doing 或直接使用 start/begin doing 會比使用 fall to do 更自然且常見。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Fall" and similar words?How to choose "Fall" vs alternatives?
fall vs drop
「fall」通常指人或物體因失去支撐或平衡而向下移動，常為非自主的；「drop」則強調讓物體從手中或高處落下，可以是自主或非自主的，且常涉及較快的速度或較短的距離。
fall vs decline
「fall」用於描述數值、水平或狀態的下降，較口語且通用；「decline」則較正式，強調逐漸、持續的減少或衰退，常用於經濟、健康或品質等方面。
fall vs collapse
「fall」泛指一般的倒下、落下；「collapse」則強調因結構失效、支撐不足或力量耗盡而突然、徹底地倒塌或崩潰，程度通常更嚴重。
口語用法
How is "Fall" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Fall"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "fall" 來引述或重述別人說過的話，特別是關於計畫或狀態的改變。 EN: So you're saying the meeting might fall on Friday instead? 翻譯: 所以你是說會議可能會改到星期五？
EN:He was like, "If that deal falls through, we're in trouble."
翻譯:他就說：「如果那筆交易告吹，我們就麻煩了。」
語氣強調
與副詞或片語連用，以強調下降的速度、程度或不可避免性。 EN: Sales just fell off a cliff last quarter. 翻譯: 上一季的銷售額簡直是斷崖式下跌。
EN:When she heard the news, her face fell completely.
翻譯:她聽到消息時，臉色完全沉了下來。
停頓填充
在思考或描述一系列事件時，用作口語中的自然停頓或連接詞。 EN: So, we were talking, and then... fall... silence. It was awkward. 翻譯: 我們當時正在說話，然後…就…陷入沉默。很尷尬。
EN:The plan is to, you know, fall back on our original idea if this doesn't work.
翻譯:計畫就是，如果這個不行，你知道，就回頭採用我們最初的想法。
注意：以上口語用法帶有強烈的對話性和非正式色彩，在正式書寫或學術報告中應避免使用，應改用更精確、完整的句子結構。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Fall"?What fixed phrases with "Fall" should I remember?
fall apart
verb phrase
破碎；瓦解；崩潰；關係破裂
fall in love
verb phrase
墜入愛河，愛上
fall asleep
verb phrase
睡著，入睡
fall behind
verb phrase
落後；拖欠
fall into place
verb phrase
變得清晰；水到渠成；各就各位
fall ill
verb phrase
生病
fall silent
verb phrase
變得安靜，沉默下來
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Fall"?Which "Fall" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I fell my phone on the floor.
✓I dropped my phone on the floor.
「fall」是不及物動詞，主語通常是「掉落」的物體本身。若要表達「使某物掉落」，應使用及物動詞「drop」。
×He falled down the stairs yesterday.
✓He fell down the stairs yesterday.
「fall」是不規則動詞，過去式是「fell」，過去分詞是「fallen」。不應使用規則變化「falled」。
×He fell in a deep sleep.
✓He fell into a deep sleep.
表達「進入某種狀態」時，常用「fall into + 狀態」，如「fall into a coma/sleep/trap」。「fall in」通常指「塌陷」或「排隊」，或用於「fall in love with」。
×The rain is falling the ground.
✓The rain is falling to/onto the ground.
「fall」表示「落到某處」時，需要搭配介系詞（如 to, onto, into, from）來連接地點。
×I love the color of fall leaves.
✓I love the color of autumn leaves. / I love the color of fall foliage.
雖然「fall」在美式英語中可指「秋天」，但「fall leaves」不是最自然的搭配。更地道的說法是「autumn leaves」或「fall foliage」。此錯誤源於將中文「秋天的葉子」直譯。
×He fell down from the ladder.
✓He fell from the ladder.
「fall down」本身已包含「向下掉落」的意思，通常後面不直接接「from + 地點」。單用「fall from」即可。但「fall down the stairs」是正確的，因為「down」在這裡是介系詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Fall"?What are tense/participle forms of "Fall"?
falls(3rd_singular)falling(present_participle)fell(past)fallen(past_participle)