cascade

• 指小瀑布或一系列瀑布，也泛指连续流下或分阶段发生的过程或一连串事物。

A noun referring to a small waterfall or a series of waterfalls, or more generally, a process or sequence that flows or falls in stages.

1. B2formal

   A small waterfall or a series of small waterfalls, often in a natural setting.

   瀑布

   • The hikers stopped to admire the beautiful cascade in the forest.
   • Water flowed down the cascade into the pool below.
   • The cascade was a popular spot for photographers.

   同义词cataractchuteflumewaterfall

2. Series of eventsB2formal

   A process or sequence of events that happens quickly and one after another, often with each event causing the next.

   连锁反应

   • The economic crisis triggered a cascade of bankruptcies.
   • A cascade of events led to the final decision.
   • The announcement caused a cascade of reactions on social media.

   同义词chainchain reactiondomino effectprogressionsequenceseriessuccessiontrainwave

3. Falling or flowing massB2formal

   A large amount of something that falls, hangs, or flows down in a way that resembles a waterfall.

   瀑布状落下物

   • Her hair fell in a cascade of curls down her back.
   • A cascade of flowers decorated the wedding arch.
   • The dress had a cascade of ruffles along the hem.

   同义词avalanchecataractdelugefloodflowoutpouringrushstreamtorrentwaterfall

• 动词，用于描述某物像瀑布一样落下、流下，或事物沿着阶段、环节依次向下传递、蔓延。

A verb used to describe the action of something falling, flowing, or passing downward in stages, like a waterfall or a series of events.

1. Flow or fall downwardsB2formal

   To flow or fall in large amounts like a waterfall.

   倾泻

   • Water cascaded down the rocks after the storm.
   • Her hair cascaded over her shoulders.
   • The waterfall cascaded into the pool below.

   同义词floodgushplungepourrushspillstreamsurgetumblewaterfall

   反义词ascendrisesoar

2. Spread or pass onB2formal

   To pass something from one person or level to another in a series.

   逐级传递

   • The news cascaded through the office quickly.
   • The effects of the policy cascaded down to all departments.
   • Information cascaded from management to the staff.

   同义词conveydisseminatehand downpass onpropagaterelayspreadtransmit

短语动词变体cascade down