| break down 1 (used about a vehicle or machine) to stop working （指车或机器）失灵: Akram's car broke down on the way to work this morning. 今早阿克拉姆的车子在上班途中抛了锚。 2 (used about a system, discussion, etc) to fail （指制度、会谈等）崩溃，破裂: Talks between the two countries have completely broken down. 两国之间的谈判完全破裂。 3 to lose control of your feelings and start crying （无法控制情绪而）哭起来: He broke down in tears when he heard the news. 他听到这个消息就禁不住哭了起来。 |