"come down in the world" in Chinese (Simplified)
地位下降淪落
Definition
和以前相比,失去社会地位、财富或尊重,通常因不幸或遭遇困境。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个习语,较为正式,多用于指别人社会地位下降,不常自称。常用于形容曾富有或受人尊敬的人变得落魄。
Examples
After losing his business, he has really come down in the world.
他失去生意后,真的**地位下降**了。
She used to live in a mansion but has come down in the world.
她以前住在豪宅,后来却**地位下降**了。
Many people are surprised that the old family has come down in the world.
很多人惊讶那户老家族**淪落**了。
He dresses simply these days—he must have come down in the world a bit.
他现在穿得很简单——大概**地位下降**了一些。
People say she has really come down in the world since her divorce.
人们都说她离婚后真的**地位下降**了。
He used to drive luxury cars, but he’s really come down in the world now.
他以前开豪车,但现在真的**淪落**了。