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  2. /crumple

crumple

UK/'krʌmpl/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To press or crush into wrinkles or folds; to collapse or cause to collapse

弄皱,压皱;崩溃

n.

A crease, wrinkle, or irregular fold in a surface

皱褶,折痕

Root Breakdown

Native English
crumpleother
=crumple

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He crumpled the paper into a ball and threw it across the room.

  • 2.

    Her face crumpled with emotion when she heard the bad news.

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