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rupture

/ˈrʌptʃər/ American
  • n. 破裂, 决裂
  • v. (使)破裂
Definition
  • n. a sudden break or split, or a breakdown in a relationship
  • v. to break or burst suddenly, or to cause something to do this
Example
A sudden rupture in the pipe flooded the basement quickly.
管道突然破裂,地下室很快就被淹了。