downfall /ˈdaʊnˌfɔːl/ star1 CET6+ TEM4 (downfalls)

• 1.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） The downfall of a successful or powerful person or institution is their loss of success or power. 垮台

  例：

  His lack of experience had led to his downfall.

  他的缺乏经验导致了他的垮台。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） The thing that was a person's downfall caused them to fail or lose power. 败落的原因

  例：

  Jeremy's honesty had been his downfall.

  诚实是杰里米失败的原因。