crum.ble
v.(动词)
crum.bled,crum.bling,crum.bles
v.tr.(及物动词)
To break into small fragments or particles.
弄碎:把…弄碎成小块或小粒
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To fall into small fragments or particles; disintegrate.See Synonyms at decay
碎裂,破碎:碎裂成小块或小粒;破碎参见 decay
To give way; collapse:
失败;崩溃:
例句:
an ego that crumbles under pressure.
一个在重压下衰败的时代
来源:
Alteration influenced by crumb
受 crumb的影响
of Middle English cremelen
中古英语 cremelen的变化
from Old English *crymelen [frequentative of] gecrymmian [to break into crumbs]
源自 古英语 *crymelen [] gecrymmian的重复动词 [碎裂成碎屑]
from cruma [crumb]
源自 cruma [碎屑]