collapses
collapses — 動詞
- collapsespresent simple I / you / we / they
- collapseses3rd person singular
- collapsesing-ing form
- collapsesedpast simple
1. if a building or other structure collapses, it falls down all at once because it
倒塌；崩塌
建築物因太弱或受壓而整個倒下
if a building or other structure collapses, it falls down all at once because it is too weak to stay up or because something pushes hard on it
The old wooden bridge collapses whenever a heavy truck tries to cross it.
每當有重型卡車想通過時，那座老舊的木橋就會倒塌。
subject is a structure: [building/bridge] collapses
During the earthquake in Dewi's town, three roofs collapsed within seconds.
Dewi 的鎮上發生地震時，三座屋頂在幾秒內就崩塌了。
collapse caused by external force
The cake collapses in the middle if you open the oven door too early.
如果你太早打開烤箱門，蛋糕中間就會塌下去。
A pile of snow on the tent made it collapse onto the sleeping climbers.
帳篷上堆積的雪讓它倒塌，壓在熟睡的登山者身上。
- collapse suddenly
- completely collapse
- hold up
stay standing under pressure
文法句型
something collapses
用法筆記
Subject is usually a physical structure (building, wall, roof, bridge). Distinguish from sense 2, where the subject is a living person who falls because of weakness.
常見錯誤
2. if a person collapses, they suddenly fall to the ground because they are ill, ve
昏倒；癱倒
人因生病、疲累或無力而突然倒下
if a person collapses, they suddenly fall to the ground because they are ill, very tired, or have no energy left
The marathon runner collapses near the finish line every time the heat is extreme.
每次天氣酷熱時，那名馬拉松跑者都會在接近終點線時癱倒。
person as subject: [someone] collapses
Élise felt dizzy in the crowded hall and collapsed onto the cold floor.
Élise 在擁擠的大廳裡覺得頭暈，便癱倒在冰冷的地板上。
collapse + onto [surface]
After working three night shifts, the young nurse collapsed at her desk from exhaustion.
連續上了三個夜班後，那名年輕護理師因為過度疲累而昏倒在辦公桌上。
collapse from [cause]
An elderly man collapsed on the train platform, and two strangers rushed to help him.
一名年長男子在火車月台上昏倒，兩名陌生人趕忙上前幫他。
- collapse from exhaustion
- suddenly collapse
文法句型
someone collapses
用法筆記
Subject must be a person or animal that drops because of physical weakness. Often followed by 'onto', 'into', or 'from' plus a cause. Distinguish from sense 1, where a structure falls.
常見錯誤
3. if a system, business, plan, or relationship collapses, it suddenly stops workin
垮掉；瓦解
系統、生意或計畫突然停擺、無法繼續
if a system, business, plan, or relationship collapses, it suddenly stops working or comes to an end because it can no longer continue
The small bakery collapses under heavy debt after the busy holiday season ends.
繁忙的假期結束後，那家小麵包店在沉重的債務下垮掉了。
subject is a business/system: [company] collapses
Peace talks between the two countries collapsed when neither side would give ground.
當兩國都不肯讓步時，雙方的和平談判破裂了。
abstract subject collapses + when [cause]
Ezra's startup collapsed within a year because customers stopped paying their bills.
因為客戶不再付款，Ezra 的新創公司在一年內就垮掉了。
The whole travel plan collapsed once the airline cancelled every flight that week.
那週航空公司取消了每一個航班，整個旅行計畫就此泡湯。
- economy collapses
- talks collapse
- fail
broad; a business or plan stops succeeding
- fall apart
informal; stresses gradual breakdown into pieces
- thrive
grow strongly and succeed
文法句型
something collapses
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract system: a business, economy, government, deal, or relationship. Distinguish from sense 1 (a physical structure) — here nothing physically falls; an arrangement stops functioning.
常見錯誤
4. if you collapse something such as a chair or table, you fold it into a smaller,
折疊；收合
把椅子、桌子等折成更小好收納
if you collapse something such as a chair or table, you fold it into a smaller, flatter shape so it is easier to carry or store; furniture that collapses can be folded in this way
Ilan collapses the camping table and slides it neatly into the back of the car.
Ilan 把露營桌折起來，整齊地塞進車子後座。
transitive: collapse + [object you fold]
This stroller collapses with one hand, so a busy parent can fold it quickly.
這台嬰兒車單手就能收合，忙碌的家長可以很快折起來。
intransitive: [furniture] collapses (folds)
Please collapse the umbrella before you step onto the crowded morning bus.
請在踏上擁擠的早班公車之前把雨傘收起來。
The clever desk collapses flat against the wall when the tiny apartment needs more room.
當這間小公寓需要更多空間時，這張巧妙的桌子能平貼著牆壁折疊起來。
- collapse flat
- fold and collapse
- unfold
open something out to its full size
文法句型
collapse something
something collapses
用法筆記
Used of objects designed to fold: chairs, tables, strollers, umbrellas. Can be transitive ('collapse the table') or intransitive ('the table collapses'). This is the only verb sense where collapsing is wanted, not a disaster.
collapses — 名詞
- collapsessingular
- collapsesesplural
1. an event in which a business, government, or large organization suddenly stops w
崩潰；垮台
系統、企業或組織突然失敗、無法繼續
an event in which a business, government, or large organization suddenly stops working and can no longer keep going
The collapse of the family business left Sofia searching for a new job at fifty.
家族事業的崩潰，讓 Sofia 在五十歲時得重新找工作。
the collapse of [system/business]
News of the bank's collapse spread quickly, and worried savers rushed to withdraw money.
那家銀行垮台的消息很快傳開，憂心的存戶趕著去提款。
[organization]'s collapse
Aaron blamed poor leadership for the sudden collapse of the once-famous airline.
Aaron 把這家曾經聞名的航空公司突然垮台，歸咎於領導不力。
The collapse of the peace deal pushed the two villages back toward open conflict.
和平協議的破裂，把兩個村莊重新推向公開衝突。
- economic collapse
- the collapse of
- success
the system continues and does well
文法句型
the collapse of something
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of' plus the thing that failed. Refers to an abstract system or organization ending, not to something physically falling — distinguish from sense 2.
2. an event in which someone or something suddenly drops to the ground after becomi
倒塌；倒下
人或建物因太弱而突然倒下的事件
an event in which someone or something suddenly drops to the ground after becoming too weak to keep standing
Heavy rain caused the collapse of the hillside road just outside Saira's village.
大雨造成 Saira 村莊外那條山坡道路坍塌。
the collapse of [structure]
Rescue workers dug through the rubble after the sudden collapse of the parking garage.
停車場突然倒塌後，救援人員在瓦礫中挖掘搜救。
sudden collapse of [building]
The runner's collapse at the finish line shocked the crowd into total silence.
那名跑者在終點線倒下，讓群眾震驚到一片寂靜。
[person]'s collapse
Engineers studied the collapse of the tower to learn why the old supports failed.
工程師研究這座塔的倒塌，想了解老舊的支撐結構為何失效。
- the collapse of the building
- structural collapse
文法句型
the collapse of something
用法筆記
Refers to a physical falling event — of a structure that loses support, or of a person who drops from weakness. Distinguish from sense 1, where an abstract system fails without anything physically falling.
同根字
- collapse動詞B1
- collapse名詞B2
- collapsible形容詞C1
- collapsed形容詞B2
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- economic collapse
- structural collapse
- total collapse
副詞搭配
- suddenly collapse
- completely collapse
- almost collapse
常用片語
- collapse under pressure
- on the verge of collapse
介系詞搭配
- collapse onto
- collapse under
- the collapse of