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源自中古英语 'topplen',可能与古英语 'top'(顶部)相关,表示从高处倒下。
❶ 指物体因失去平衡而倒下或倒塌,常用于描述高大的物体如树木、建筑物等突然倒下。
“The strong wind caused the old tree to start toppling.”
(强风导致那棵老树开始倾倒。)
“The tower was toppling after the earthquake.”
(地震后那座塔开始倒塌。)
toppling over — 形容某物因失去平衡而倒下,通常指突然或意外的倒下。
“The toddler kept toppling over while learning to walk.”
(那个学走路的小孩不断跌倒。)