kaput

/kəˈpʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /kəˈpʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /kə-ˈpu̇t kä-, -ˈpüt/ (ame, mw)

kaput — adjective

  • kaputpositive
  • more kaputcomparative
  • most kaputsuperlative

1. used informally to say that a machine, device, or system has stopped operating a

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used informally to say that a machine, device, or system has stopped operating and is no good anymore, usually because it has broken beyond an easy fix.

例句

Tyler's freezer went kaput overnight when the storm cut the power.

go + kaput for sudden failure

The cafe closed early because the card machine was kaput again.

subject is a machine; be + kaput

同義詞
  • broken

    neutral and broad; the standard word in most situations.

  • dead

    informal; often used for electronics, batteries, or engines with no power.

  • busted

    casual and slightly American in flavour; can imply visible damage.

  • knackered

    British informal; often suggests something worn out after heavy use.

反義詞
  • working

    operating normally.

  • running

    functioning, especially for machines or engines.

文法句型

be + kaput

go + kaput

用法筆記

Mostly used after be, go, or stay, especially for machines, devices, and systems. It suggests complete failure rather than a small problem that can be fixed at once.

常見錯誤

❌My printer is kaput because it needs more paper.
✅My printer is kaput
💡it still will not print after I added paper.' — use it for complete failure, not a small problem you can solve right away.
❌The laboratory device was kaput,' in a formal report.
✅The laboratory device was broken / out of order.
💡kaput is informal and fits speech or casual writing better.