intransitive. Of an affliction, punishment, blessing, etc.: to descend upon; to be inflicted or visited on. Cf. to come upon —— 1b at phrasal verbs…
| 单词 | θ91053 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > adversity > suffer (adversity or affliction) [verb (transitive)] > afflict > fall upon with adverse effect (2) to come on ——OE intransitive. Of an affliction, punishment, blessing, etc.: to descend upon; to be inflicted or visited on. Cf. to come upon —— 1b at phrasal verbs… strikec1480 To bring suffering or death upon (a person, etc.) as with a blow; to afflict suddenly (with, by sickness, infirmity, death), esp. as a punishment… |
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