downfall
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/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
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/ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
When someone loses their job, power, or social status, it's their downfall. It can also be the event that causes this loss.
His gambling habit was his downfall, as it led to financial ruin and the loss of his job.
他的赌博习惯是他失败的原因,因为它导致了财务破产和失去工作。