| 单词 | break down |
| 释义 | break down break down (COMMUNICATION) — phrasal verb with break /breɪk/ verb (broke, broken) ► F0 If a system, relationship, or discussion breaks down, it fails because there is a problem or disagreement.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an end break down (CRY) — phrasal verb with break /breɪk/ verb (broke, broken) ► F0 to be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry: » When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried.Thesaurus+: ↑Weeping and crying break down (MACHINE) — phrasal verb with break /breɪk/ verb (broke, broken) ► B2 If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working: » Our car broke down and we had to push it off the road.Thesaurus+: ↑Not functioning• • • Extra Examples:» The school bus broke down and had to be towed to the nearest garage.» Oh no - has your washing machine broken down again?» I'm worried that his car has broken down, or worse still, that he's had an accident.» If the central heating breaks down again, I will refuse to pay the repair bill.» Our dishwasher broke down just a month after the guarantee had expired. |
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