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 machinery broke down during the production process, leading to delays.
在生产过程中，机器坏了，导致了延误。
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
The news of the loss caused her to break down in sorrow.
失去的消息让她悲伤得崩溃了。
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。
The earthquake caused the old bridge to break down.
地震导致那座旧桥倒塌了。
04
失败, 崩溃
(of a relationship, negotiation, etc.) to fail to function properly
例子
The negotiations broke down after hours of intense debate.
经过数小时的激烈辩论，谈判破裂了。
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
The athlete broke down after running a marathon.
运动员在跑完马拉松后崩溃了。
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
The demolition crew used explosives to break down the old factory's entrance.
拆迁队使用炸药拆除旧工厂的入口。
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
Can you break the complex process down for better understanding?
你能分解这个复杂的过程以便更好地理解吗？
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 chemical reaction will break down the pollutant into safer components.
化学反应将分解污染物为更安全的成分。
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
The digestive enzymes help break proteins down into amino acids.
消化酶有助于将蛋白质分解成氨基酸。
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。
