breakdown
Произношение: [ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn]
Контекст: «emotional state»
(noun) when someone can't handle their feelings anymore and feels very sad or upset. It's like when a balloon pops because it’s too full, and the person feels overwhelmed.
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After talking with her friend, she felt better and avoided a breakdown.
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He didn't want to have a breakdown, so he kept his feelings to himself.
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Do you think talking about your feelings can help prevent a breakdown?
Контекст: «mechanical failure»
(noun) when a machine stops working properly. It’s like when your toy stops moving because the batteries are dead.
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The car had a breakdown on the way to the beach, but they called for help.
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Luckily, her bike didn’t have a breakdown during the trip.
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What should you do if you experience a breakdown in your car?
Контекст: «analysis»
(noun) when you take something complicated and divide it into smaller parts to understand it better. It’s like when you cut a big cake into slices to share with your friends.
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The teacher provided a breakdown of the project requirements to make it easier to understand.
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Without a breakdown of the instructions, I felt confused about what to do.
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Can you give a breakdown of your favorite book's main themes?
Контекст: «emotional state»
(verb) to start feeling very sad or unable to control your emotions. It’s like when you feel so upset that you just can’t stop crying.
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She broke down and cried when she heard the sad news.
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He managed to keep his composure and did not break down during the conversation.
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Have you ever seen someone break down during a stressful moment?
Контекст: «mechanical failure»
(verb) to stop functioning properly. It’s similar to when a toy stops playing music because something is wrong inside.
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The team was worried the engine would break down before the race finished.
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Fortunately, the computer didn't break down during the important presentation.
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What do you usually do when your bike breaks down?