
好词典

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