the success and failure of someone or something over time
某人或某事随时间的成功与失败 (mǒu rén huò mǒu shì suí shíjiān de chénggōng yǔ shībài)
"The documentary shows the rise and fall of the Roman Empire."
"纪录片展示了罗马帝国的rise and fall。" (Jìlùpiàn zhǎnshìle luómǎ dìguó de **rise and fall**.)
to be honest and open about one’s intentions
a big and sudden improvement
to be more successful than competitors
to be very brave and calm under pressure
to make a special effort to help someone
to cost too much; to use up all your money
