中落 meaning in English

(of family fortunes) decline; ebb

Many rich families were brought low by the financial crisis .
很多富户都因那次金融危机而家道中落。
Having to work as a clerk is a bit of a comedown after running his own business .
他原来经营自己的买卖，现在不得已去当小职员，可谓家道中落了。
Several of the runners fell behind in the race
有几个赛跑者在比赛中落在后面了。
The mast went by the board in the storm
那船桅在暴风雨中落于船外。
The major world powers are afraid of falling behind in the arms race
世界各大强国均惟恐在军备竞赛中落

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