
好词典

源自中古英语 'bokelen'(弯曲),与古高地德语 'bohhilōn'(弯曲)同源,最终可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。
❶ 指物体在压力下发生的弯曲或变形现象,常见于建筑结构或机械部件承受过大压力时。
“The steel column showed signs of buckling under the heavy load.”
(钢柱在重压下出现了弯曲变形的迹象。)
“Engineers must calculate the buckling strength of materials.”
(工程师必须计算材料的抗弯强度。)
❶ 指物体因压力而弯曲或屈服的动作,也可比喻人在压力下屈服或崩溃。
“The metal rod buckled under the intense heat.”
(金属棒在高温下弯曲变形了。)
“She buckled under the stress of her job and took a leave.”
(她在工作压力下崩溃了,于是请了假。)
buckle under pressure — 形容人或事物在压力下屈服或崩溃,常用于描述心理或物理上的承受极限。
“Even the strongest athletes can buckle under extreme pressure.”
(即使是最强壮的运动员也可能在极端压力下崩溃。)