vt. 使倒塌；使瓦解

n an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
n a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
n the act of throwing yourself down
n a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
v break down, literally or metaphorically
v collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
v fold or close up
v fall apart
v cause to burst
v suffer a nervous breakdown
v lose significance, effectiveness, or value

collapses的用法和样例：

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用作动词(v.)

When ice thaws, its molecular structure collapses.当冰消融时，其分子结构崩溃。
She wants to be in at the kill when his business finally collapses.她想在他的公司最终倒台时亲临现场。

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