crumble
/ˈkrʌmbəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3465 in the learning path
碎裂；弄碎
Definitions
v. to break, or make something break, into small pieces
碎裂；弄碎
v. to gradually lose strength, effectiveness, or power
逐渐崩溃；衰败
Example
The dry biscuit crumbled as I picked it up.
我拿起那块干饼干时，它碎了。
Without regular maintenance, historic buildings may crumble, causing communities to lose an important part of their heritage.
如果没有定期维护，历史建筑可能逐渐坍塌，使社区失去重要的文化遗产。
Collocations
- crumble into pieces
- crumble under pressure
- crumble away
Word family
- crumb (n.)
- crumbly (adj.)
Synonyms
- disintegrate
- collapse
Usage tip
既可指实物碎裂，也可指信心、权力等崩溃。
FAQ
- What does crumble mean?
- to break, or make something break, into small pieces to gradually lose strength, effectiveness, or power
- How is crumble pronounced?
- UK /ˈkrʌmbəl/, US /ˈkrʌmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
