bust

• 美式英语中用来形容某物坏了、损坏了或不能用了。

Used in American English to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Lacking fundsB2informal

   Having no money; bankrupt or financially ruined.

   破产

   • After the failed business venture, he was completely bust.
   • The company went bust last year due to poor sales.
   • I can't go out tonight; I'm bust until payday.

   同义词bankruptbrokedestituteimpoverishedinsolventpennilessruined

   反义词affluentrichsolventwealthy

• 多义词名词：指头肩部的雕塑半身像；指失败、崩溃或破产；指女性的胸部；也指过度放纵或狂欢的时期。

A noun with multiple meanings: a sculpture of the head and shoulders; a failure or collapse; the chest area of a woman; or a period of excessive indulgence.

1. Complete failureB2informal

   An event or project that ends in total failure or disappointment.

   彻底失败

   • The new product launch was a complete bust.
   • Their business venture turned out to be a bust.
   • The party was a bust because nobody showed up.

   同义词disasterdudfailurefiascoflopwashout

   反义词achievementhitsuccesstriumph

2. Woman's chestB1formal

   The chest area of a woman, especially the breasts.

   胸部

   • She has a large bust size.
   • The dress was designed to fit a smaller bust.
   • Her bust measurement is 36 inches.

   同义词bosomchest

3. Sculpture of head and shouldersB1formalart

   A sculpture representing the head, neck, and upper chest of a person.

   半身像

   • The museum displayed a marble bust of the emperor.
   • A bronze bust of the poet was placed in the park.
   • The artist created a bust of the famous scientist.

4. Excessive eating or drinkingB2informal

   An occasion where someone eats or drinks too much, often in a short period.

   暴饮暴食

   • We went on a food bust at the buffet.
   • After the diet, she had a chocolate bust.
   • The weekend turned into a drinking bust.

   同义词benderbingecarouseoverindulgencespree

• 动词，表示打碎、破坏或损坏某物；也可指逮捕或突击搜查（俚语）。

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking, smashing, or damaging something, or to arrest or raid someone (slang).

1. Ruin completelyB2informalamerican

   To cause something to fail or be destroyed, often financially or structurally.

   使破产

   • The recession busted many small businesses.
   • He busted his car by driving it without oil.
   • The scandal busted his political career.

   同义词bankruptbreakdestroyruinsmashwreck

   反义词fixrepairrestore

2. Search without warningB2informalamerican

   To make a sudden surprise attack or raid on a place, often by police or authorities.

   突击搜查

   • The police busted the illegal gambling den last night.
   • They busted the party for underage drinking.
   • The FBI busted the drug ring in a coordinated operation.

   同义词hitraidsearchswoop

3. Separate abruptlyB2informal

   To cause something to break apart or separate suddenly and forcefully.

   使断裂

   • He busted the lock with a hammer.
   • The rope busted under the heavy weight.
   • She busted the piñata open with one swing.

   同义词breakburstcrackfractureruptureshattersmashsnapsplit

4. Go to piecesB2informal

   To break down or fall apart, either physically or emotionally.

   崩溃

   • After the accident, he just busted and couldn't stop crying.
   • The old machine finally busted after years of use.
   • Her confidence busted when she failed the exam.

   同义词breakcollapsecrashcrumbledisintegratefall apartfractureshatter

   反义词fixmendrepairrestorestrengthen

5. Break open suddenlyB2informal

   To burst or break open with force, often releasing contents.

   爆裂

   • The dam busted, flooding the valley.
   • The balloon busted with a loud pop.
   • The pipe busted, spraying water everywhere.

   同义词break openburstexploderupturesplit

短语动词变体bust up