rupture
UK/'rʌptʃә/US
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Definitions
n.
A break, split, or tear, especially in a body part such as a tendon or organ.
破裂，断裂（尤指肌腱、器官等身体部位）。
n.
A sudden breakdown in relations between people, groups, or countries.
（人、群体或国家之间关系的）决裂、破裂。
v.
To break, burst, or tear apart; to cause such a break.
（使）破裂、断裂、爆裂。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedrupt (break, burst) + -ure (act, result). A rupture is literally "the act or result of breaking." It is the most direct noun in the whole family — no prefix steering the direction, just the bare idea of something breaking open: a tendon, a pipe, or a relationship.
Root rupt still carries 11 more wordsCommon 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 athlete suffered a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon.
- 2.
The scandal caused a permanent rupture between the two families.
- 3.
The fuel tank ruptured on impact and caught fire.