collapse
/kəˈlæps/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4461 in the learning path
倒塌；崩溃；倒下
Definitions
v. To fall down suddenly or stop functioning completely.
倒塌；崩溃；倒下
n. A sudden fall or complete failure of something.
倒塌；崩溃；垮台
Example
The old garden shed collapsed during last night's storm.
昨晚的暴风雨中，花园里的旧棚屋倒塌了。
Poor maintenance can cause bridges to collapse, making regular inspections essential for public safety.
维护不善可能导致桥梁坍塌，因此定期检查对公共安全至关重要。
Collocations
- a building collapses
- economic collapse
- collapse from exhaustion
- the collapse of negotiations
Word family
- collapsible (adj.)
Usage tip
表示倒塌或崩溃时通常是不及物动词，不用被动。
FAQ
- What does collapse mean?
- To fall down suddenly or stop functioning completely. A sudden fall or complete failure of something.
- How is collapse pronounced?
- UK /kəˈlæps/, US /kəˈlæps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
