好词典

collapsing

UK //kəˈlæpsɪŋ//US //kəˈlæpsɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'collapsus',意为'倒塌'或'崩溃',后经法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 指物体突然倒塌或失去支撑而倒下,常用于描述建筑物、结构或人的突然倒下。

“The old building was collapsing due to years of neglect.”

(这座老建筑因年久失修而倒塌。)

“He felt dizzy and was on the verge of collapsing.”

(他感到头晕目眩,几乎要倒下。)

❶ 指系统、计划或组织突然失败或无法继续运作,常用于抽象事物的崩溃。

“The negotiations are collapsing after both sides refused to compromise.”

(由于双方拒绝妥协,谈判正在崩溃。)

“The company is collapsing under the weight of its debts.”

(这家公司因债务问题而濒临倒闭。)

同义词:falling, crumbling, failing, breaking down, giving way

常见短语

on the verge of collapsing — 形容某物或某人即将倒塌或失败,常用于描述危急情况。

“The old tower is on the verge of collapsing after the earthquake.”

(地震后,那座旧塔摇摇欲坠,即将倒塌。)

collapsing under pressure — 指人或系统因压力过大而崩溃或无法继续运作。

“He collapsed under pressure during the final exam.”

(他在期末考试中因压力过大而崩溃。)