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breakdown

/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/ American
  • n. 故障, 崩溃
Definition
  • n. a sudden failure of a machine, system, or a person's health
Example
Her car had a breakdown on the highway during rush hour.
她的车在高峰时段的高速公路上抛锚了。