bankruptcy
/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3794 in the learning path
破产
Definitions
n. The legal state of being unable to pay your debts
破产
Example
The small bakery faced bankruptcy after months of losses.
这家小面包店连续亏损数月后面临破产。
Access to affordable loans may help small businesses avoid bankruptcy during periods of economic uncertainty.
在经济不确定时期，获得低成本贷款可能帮助小企业避免破产。
Collocations
- file for bankruptcy
- declare bankruptcy
- face bankruptcy
- bankruptcy protection
Word family
- bankrupt (adj.)
- bankrupt (v.)
Synonyms
- insolvency
Antonyms
- solvency
Usage tip
通常不可数；多起破产事件可用复数bankruptcies。
FAQ
- What does bankruptcy mean?
- The legal state of being unable to pay your debts
- How is bankruptcy pronounced?
- UK /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/, US /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
