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。

Word mapWays of breaking

breakL1splitL2

tearL3ruptureshatterL5

herniaL5

Word familyrupture-

adj.

rupturedL6