fracture
🇬🇧 UK/'fræktʃә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A break or crack, especially in a bone or hard material.
骨折;断裂,裂缝
v.
To break or crack something, especially a bone.
(使)断裂,(使)骨折
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.bone fracture骨折
- 2.stress fracture应力骨折
- 3.a compound/simple fracture复杂/简单骨折
- 4.fracture line断裂线
Example Sentences
- 1.
The X-ray revealed a fracture in his left arm that required immediate treatment.
- 2.
A fracture in the rock face indicated recent seismic activity in the region.
- 3.
The scandal caused a fracture in the friendship that took years to repair.