breaking point

• 指一个人、事物或局势再也无法承受压力、紧张或困境的临界点，超过这一点就会崩溃、失败或发生决定性的转变。

The moment when a situation, person, or object can no longer endure stress, pressure, or strain, leading to collapse, failure, or a decisive change.

1. Limit of enduranceB2formal

   The moment when a person, system, or material can no longer withstand pressure or stress and fails or collapses.

   极限点

   • The constant criticism pushed him to his breaking point.
   • The bridge was tested to its breaking point during the storm.
   • The team's morale reached its breaking point after the third defeat.

2. Critical moment of changeB2formal

   A point at which a situation becomes critical and a decisive change is inevitable.

   临界点

   • The negotiations reached a breaking point when neither side would compromise.
   • The company's finances were at a breaking point, forcing them to restructure.
   • Their relationship hit a breaking point after years of unresolved arguments.