brokenness
/ˈbrəʊ.kən.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbroʊ.kən.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbrō-kə(n)-nəs How to pronounce brokenness (audio)/ (ame, mw)
brokenness — 名詞
1. the state of being so damaged that a thing no longer works or carries on as it s
損壞
東西受損而失去功能的狀態
the state of being so damaged that a thing no longer works or carries on as it should
The old printer's brokenness was obvious when smoke came out again.
那台老印表機又冒出煙來，損壞情況已經非常明顯。
brokenness of a machine
Years of rain exposed the bridge's brokenness to everyone in the village.
多年的雨水侵蝕，讓村裡每個人都看見這座橋的損壞狀況。
The cracked screen and dead keys showed the laptop's brokenness at once.
裂掉的螢幕和失靈的按鍵，一下就看出這台筆電的損壞。
After the storm, workers measured the brokenness of the roof before repairs began.
暴風雨後，工人先測量屋頂的損壞程度，才開始修理。
- damage
is broader and can describe harm without focusing on the resulting state
- disrepair
often suggests poor condition caused by neglect over time
- dysfunction
stresses failure to work properly, especially in systems or organizations
- soundness
suggests a condition that is solid and working properly
文法句型
the brokenness of a machine
the brokenness of a building
show signs of brokenness
用法筆記
Usually describes the condition of a machine, system, building, or other thing after damage. It is more formal and abstract than simply saying something is broken.
常見錯誤
2. a state of deep emotional hurt that keeps someone from living in a steady, healt
心靈創傷
深受傷害、影響日常生活
a state of deep emotional hurt that keeps someone from living in a steady, healthy way
After the divorce, Shirin spoke openly about the brokenness she still carried.
離婚後，Shirin 坦白談起自己至今仍背負的心靈創傷。
carry brokenness after a loss
The poem gives voice to a teenager's brokenness after years of bullying.
這首詩寫出了那名青少年多年遭霸凌後的心靈創傷。
Talking with a counselor helped Pedro face his brokenness instead of hiding it from friends.
和諮商師談話幫助 Pedro 面對自己的心靈創傷，不再對朋友隱藏。
Maeve's quiet smile hid the brokenness left by months of hospital visits.
Maeve 安靜的微笑藏住了多月跑醫院留下的心靈創傷。
- heartbreak
usually points more directly to sorrow from love or loss
- pain
is much broader and can be physical as well as emotional
- woundedness
sounds more literary and often stresses vulnerability
- wholeness
suggests an inner state of healing, completeness, or peace
文法句型
carry brokenness after a loss
face your brokenness
a sense of brokenness
用法筆記
Often appears in reflective, religious, or counseling contexts rather than casual conversation. It points to a lasting inner condition, not a brief moment of sadness.