broken-down

• 形容物品因年久失修或缺乏维护而损坏、无法正常运转的状态；也可形容人身体虚弱、精神崩溃或组织衰败。

Describes something that is in a state of disrepair or no longer functioning properly, often due to age or neglect.

1. In deplorable conditionB2informal

   In a very poor or dilapidated state, often due to age or neglect.

   破旧

   • They lived in a broken-down house on the outskirts of town.
   • The broken-down car was left abandoned in the field.
   • He wore a broken-down old coat that was full of holes.

   同义词decrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrun-downworn-out

   反义词solidsoundsturdy

2. Not in working orderB1informal

   No longer functioning or operating correctly, typically referring to machinery or equipment.

   故障的

   • The broken-down elevator forced us to take the stairs.
   • Our broken-down washing machine needs to be replaced.
   • A broken-down tractor blocked the farm road.

   同义词brokendefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   反义词functionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking