由fall构成的两个常考短语 fall back on 和fall behind是两个常考的短语,应当会使用。 1.fall back on指“求助于,转而依靠”,作为最后的选择或替代方案而求助于某事物,通常是由于缺乏其他选择或资源。强调在困境中寻求帮助或依靠某人或某事。比如: I have a little money in the bank to fall back on.我在银行还有一点钱,需要时可以动用。She fell back on her usual excuse of having no time.她以她惯用的办法推说没有时间。 He has her support to fall back on when the going gets tough.当进展艰难时,他可以依赖她的支持。Doctors sometimes fall back on old cures.医生们有时求助于传统疗法。 2.fall behind指“落后”某人或者某事。比如: I'm afraid I'll fall behind them.我怕我会落后他们。I don't want my students to fall behind the times.我不希望我的学生落后于时代。Never be satisfied with yourself, or you will fall behind others.永远不要自我满足,否则你会落后于别人。