Definition
The point at which a process or situation begins to deteriorate, ultimately leading to its failure or termination.
走向衰落的開端
The layoffs seemed to be the beginning of the end for the company.
裁員似乎是這家公司開始走向衰敗的起點。
When they stopped communicating, it was the beginning of the end for the relationship.
當他們停止溝通時，這段關係就開始走向終結。
After losing their key player, it was the beginning of the end for the team.
失去關鍵球員後，這支隊伍就開始走向失敗。