to break down
[phrase form: break]
01
故障, 坏掉
(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
例子
The old refrigerator broke down, and we had to replace it.
旧冰箱坏了，我们不得不更换它。
02
崩溃, 大哭起来
to lose control and start crying
例子
Witnessing the accident caused the bystander to break down.
目睹事故导致旁观者崩溃。
03
拆毁, 分解
to make something crumble and fall apart
例子
The workers broke down the old building for renovation.
工人们拆毁了旧建筑进行翻新。
04
失败, 崩溃
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
例子
The relationship broke down under the pressure of constant arguments.
在不断的争论压力下，关系破裂了。
05
崩溃, 垮掉
to lose control or suddenly collapse due to overwhelming emotions, exhaustion, or physical strain
例子
Witnessing the accident was too much for her, and she broke down, fainting at the scene.
目睹这场事故对她来说太过沉重，她崩溃了，当场晕倒。
06
拆除, 打破
to destroy a barrier by force
例子
In some situations, firefighters use an axe to break down doors during rescues.
在某些情况下，消防员在救援过程中使用斧头来打破门。
07
分解, 详细分析
(in mathematics, chemistry, or grammar) to break into smaller parts or components, especially for a detailed analysis or examination
例子
The researcher broke the theory down into its fundamental principles.
研究者将理论分解为其基本原理。
08
分解, 降解
to turn a substance into smaller components through chemical reactions
例子
The heat from the reaction helps break down the complex molecules.
反应产生的热量有助于分解复杂的分子。
09
分解, 消化
to process food in the digestive system and transform it into nutrients
例子
He ca n't break down lactose, so he avoids dairy products.
他无法分解乳糖，因此避免食用乳制品。
