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breakage

UK //ˈbreɪkɪdʒ//US //ˈbreɪkɪdʒ//

词源

源自动词 'break'(打破)加上后缀 '-age',表示行为或结果,最早出现在17世纪。

noun

❶ 指物品损坏或破碎的状态或行为,常用于描述因意外或不当处理导致的物品断裂、碎裂等情况。

“The shop charges for any breakage of their products.”

(商店对任何商品损坏收取费用。)

“There was a lot of breakage during the move.”

(搬家过程中有很多东西损坏了。)

❶ 指因损坏或破碎而造成的损失或费用,通常用于商业或保险领域。

“The breakage cost was deducted from the deposit.”

(损坏费用从押金中扣除。)

“The company has a high breakage rate due to poor handling.”

(由于处理不当,公司的破损率很高。)

同义词:damage, fracture, smash, crack, destruction

常见短语

breakage fee — 指因物品损坏而需要支付的费用,常见于租赁或运输合同中。

“The breakage fee for the damaged furniture was $50.”

(损坏家具的破损费用是50美元。)

accidental breakage — 指意外导致的物品损坏,通常用于保险索赔或责任划分。

“The policy covers accidental breakage of electronic devices.”

(该保险涵盖电子设备的意外损坏。)