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ruptures

UK //ˈrʌp.tʃəz//US //ˈrʌp.tʃɚz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ruptura',意为'断裂',与动词 'rumpere'(打破)相关,14世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 指物体或组织突然破裂或断裂,常用于描述管道、血管或人际关系等突然中断的情况。

“The water pipe ruptured due to freezing temperatures.”

(水管因低温而爆裂。)

“Her appendix ruptured, requiring emergency surgery.”

(她的阑尾破裂,需要紧急手术。)

同义词:breaks, bursts, fractures, splits, tears

noun

❶ 指破裂的状态或结果,可以是物理上的裂口或抽象关系的决裂。

“Doctors detected a small rupture in her eardrum.”

(医生发现她的耳膜有一处小破裂。)

“The diplomatic rupture between the countries lasted for decades.”

(两国之间的外交破裂持续了数十年。)

同义词:break, breach, crack, split, disruption

常见短语

rupture disc — 医学术语,指椎间盘突出或破裂,常导致背部或颈部疼痛。

“He was diagnosed with a lumbar rupture disc after lifting heavy boxes.”

(他在搬运重箱后被诊断为腰椎间盘突出。)

rupture of membranes — 医学术语,特指孕妇羊水破裂,通常是分娩开始的标志。

“The midwife confirmed the rupture of membranes and prepared for delivery.”

(助产士确认羊水已破,开始准备接生。)