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.
他的賭博習慣是他失敗的原因,因為它導致了財務破產和失去工作。