collapse

• 结构、系统或组织的突然失败、崩溃或倒塌；也可指物体塌陷或人因疾病、疲劳而倒下。

A noun referring to a sudden failure, breakdown, or falling down of a structure, system, or organization.

1. Sudden failureB2formal

   A sudden and complete failure of a system, organization, or structure.

   崩溃

   • The collapse of the bridge was caused by poor construction.
   • The company faced financial collapse after the scandal.
   • The collapse of the government led to widespread protests.

   同义词breakdowncrashdestructiondisintegrationdownfallfailurefounderingruin

   反义词flourishingrecoverystabilitysuccessthriving

2. Medical collapseB2formalmedical

   A sudden loss of physical strength or consciousness due to illness or exhaustion.

   医学性虚脱

   • He suffered a collapse from heat exhaustion during the marathon.
   • The patient's collapse was caused by a severe drop in blood pressure.
   • She was rushed to the hospital after her sudden collapse.

   同义词blackoutfaintloss of consciousnesssyncope

3. B1formal

   The act of falling down or inward suddenly.

   倒塌

   • The collapse of the roof trapped several workers inside.
   • Witnesses described the collapse of the building as terrifying.
   • The tent's collapse was caused by heavy snow.

   同义词breakdowncave incrashdisintegrationdownfallfallgive wayruinsubsidencewreck

• 动词，表示突然倒塌或崩溃，也可指彻底失败、垮掉或终止存在。

A verb meaning to fall down or give way suddenly, or to fail completely and come to an end.

1. Fall down suddenlyB1formal

   To fall down or give way suddenly because of pressure or weakness.

   倒塌

   • The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
   • The building collapsed after the earthquake.
   • The tent collapsed under the weight of the snow.

   同义词bucklecave incrumblefall downgive waysubsidetoppletumble

   反义词remainrisestand

2. Fail completelyB2formal

   To fail or stop functioning completely, often suddenly.

   完全失败

   • The company collapsed due to financial problems.
   • Negotiations between the two parties collapsed.
   • The economy nearly collapsed during the crisis.

   同义词break downcrumblefailfall apartflounderfoldgo under

   反义词flourishprospersucceedthrive

3. Lose consciousnessB2formal

   To fall down or become unconscious because of illness or exhaustion.

   失去意识

   • He collapsed from exhaustion after the marathon.
   • She collapsed in the heat and had to be taken to hospital.
   • The runner collapsed just before the finish line.

   同义词black outfaintkeel overpass outswoon

4. Fold into a smaller shapeB1formal

   To fold something into a smaller or more compact shape.

   折叠

   • This table collapses for easy storage.
   • The stroller collapses quickly with one hand.
   • He collapsed the umbrella and put it in his bag.

   同义词compactfoldfold uptelescope

   反义词expandextendunfold