busted

• 非正式形容词，用于描述某物坏了、损坏了或出故障了。

An informal adjective used to describe something that is broken, damaged, or no longer functioning.

1. Broken or not workingB1informal

   Out of working order; broken or damaged.

   坏掉的

   • My phone is busted after I dropped it.
   • The old car is completely busted and won't start.
   • He tried to fix the busted toaster but gave up.

   同义词brokendamageddefectivefaultykaputmalfunctioningshatteredsmashedwrecked

   反义词functionalfunctioningintactoperationalserviceableworking

2. Caught or arrestedB2informalamerican

   Caught doing something wrong or illegal; arrested by police.

   被抓

   • The thief got busted by the security guard.
   • She was busted for shoplifting at the mall.
   • They busted him for driving without a license.

   同义词apprehendedpinched

   反义词acquittedclearfree

• 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