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rupture

🇬🇧 UK/'rʌptʃә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A break, split, or tear in something; a serious breakdown in relations between people or groups.

破裂,断裂;决裂,不和

v.

To burst, break, or split open under pressure.

(使)破裂,(使)断裂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ruptbreak, burst
+
ureact, process, result
=rupture

Common Collocations

  • 1.cause a rupture造成破裂
  • 2.rupture in relations关系决裂
  • 3.tendon rupture肌腱断裂
  • 4.diplomatic rupture外交决裂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill along the coast.

  • 2.

    The scandal caused a complete rupture in diplomatic relations between the two nations.

  • 3.

    He suffered a rupture of the Achilles tendon during the championship match.

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