Word · Frequency #8035
waterfall
/ˈwɔtɝːˌfɔl/
noun
瀑布
A natural flow of water that falls from a height, such as over a cliff or down a steep riverbed.
- 1.
A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.
水流从悬崖边缘流下
- 2.
a steep descent of the water of a river
河水陡峭的下降
- 3.
A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.
类似瀑布的液体、烟雾等的倾泻
- 4.
A kind of handstand with chin tucked and back arched.
一种下巴收紧、背部弯曲的倒立动作
瀑布般倾泻;(下巴收紧、背部弯曲的)倒立;水流从悬崖边缘流下;河水陡峭的下降;类似瀑布的液体、烟雾等的倾泻
In use
We followed the sound of rushing water and finally found a beautiful waterfall hidden in the forest.
The waterfall pours over the edge of the cliff and creates a loud roar that echoes through the valley.
There is a waterfall near the village, and every summer the children swim in the cold pool below it.
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Word family
- waterfalls
- plural, third person singular
- waterfalled
- past, past participle
- waterfalling
- present participle
Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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