fallupon

词语基本信息

• 单词：fall upon
• 词性：动词短语
• 发音：[fɔːl əˈpɒn]
• 词源：fall（落下）+ upon（在...上）

形容词含义

• 意外的；突然的
• 突发的

名词含义

• 袭击；攻击
• 降临；来临
• 偶然的机遇

词语辨析

fall upon与fall on的意思相似，都表示“袭击”、“攻击”，但fall upon更常用于书面语。

词汇扩充

• fall upon sb./sth.：袭击某人/某物
• fall upon an idea：突然想到一个主意
• fall upon hard times：陷入困境

近义词

• attack
• assault
• strike
• assail

反义词

• retreat
• withdraw

柯林斯词典解释

fall upon（动词短语）

1. If something falls upon you, it happens to you suddenly and unexpectedly.
2. If you fall upon someone or something, you attack them violently.
3. If you fall upon a meal, you eat it with enthusiasm.

牛津词典解释

fall upon（动词短语）

1. Attack or criticize someone suddenly or vehemently.
2. Occur to someone suddenly or unexpectedly.
3. Start eating something eagerly or with enthusiasm.

用法

fall upon常用于书面语，表示突然袭击、开始做某事、突发的机遇等。

相关例句

1. The lion fell upon its prey.
2. The enemy fell upon the unsuspecting troops.
3. Insight suddenly fell upon her.
4. He fell upon the cake with great delight.
5. We fell upon hard times after the economic crisis.
6. They fell upon the idea of starting a new business together.
7. The army fell upon the enemy's position at dawn.
8. She fell upon the book and read it in one sitting.
9. Upon hearing the news, sorrow fell upon the whole village.
10. They fell upon each other with hugs and tears of joy.
11. I fell upon this rare opportunity and grabbed it immediately.
12. The children fell upon the ice cream as soon as it was served.
13. When hunger struck, they fell upon the sandwiches.
14. The critics fell upon the director's latest film.
15. Anger fell upon him as he realized what had happened.
16. Upon entering the room, a feeling of calm fell upon her.
17. They fell upon the task and completed it ahead of schedule.
18. Upon finding the lost wallet, relief fell upon the owner.
19. She fell upon the opportunity to study abroad.
20. Curiosity fell upon the audience as they watched the magician's performance.