crumple

• 表示将某物压成皱褶或不平整的形状，也指崩溃、屈服或垮掉。

A verb used to indicate the act of crushing something into a wrinkled or irregular shape, or to collapse or give way.

1. Crush into foldsB1formal

   To press or crush something, such as paper or fabric, into irregular folds or wrinkles.

   揉皱

   • She crumpled the letter in anger and threw it away.
   • He crumpled the paper into a ball before tossing it.
   • The fabric crumpled easily after being packed tightly.

   同义词creasecrinklecrushfoldpuckerrufflerumplescrew upwrinkle

   反义词flattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Collapse or fall downB2formal

   To suddenly fall down or lose strength, often due to shock, injury, or exhaustion.

   瘫倒

   • He crumpled to the ground after being hit.
   • The old building crumpled under the weight of the snow.
   • She crumpled into a chair, exhausted from the long day.

   同义词bucklecave incollapsefallfoldgive waysinkslumptopple

   反义词risestandstiffenstrengthen