collapse
Произношение: [kəˈlæps]
Слово
Контекст: «physical structure»
(verb) to fall down suddenly or break apart. Imagine a tall tower that is not strong enough, and it suddenly falls over. That is collapse.
Пример
The old building collapsed during the storm.
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The new bridge did not collapse, even during the strong winds.
Пример
What would happen if the tower collapses?
Контекст: «failure»
(noun) an event when something suddenly fails or stops working, like a plan or a person's health. It’s when things don’t go well anymore.
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The team’s collapse in the final minutes cost them the game.
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Her project did not suffer a collapse; it ran smoothly throughout.
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What caused the collapse of the stock market last year?
Контекст: «mental or emotional state»
(verb) to become unable to function due to extreme stress or pressure. When someone feels overwhelmed and can’t handle things anymore, they collapse.
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After running the marathon, he collapsed from exhaustion but recovered quickly.
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Despite the heavy workload, she did not collapse; she managed everything well.
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What should you do if you see someone collapse from stress?
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