crumble
US /ˈkrʌm.bəl/
UK /ˈkrʌm.bəl/
动词
1.
碎裂, 崩溃
break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as a result of decay
示例:
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The old wall began to crumble.
旧墙开始坍塌。
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The cookies crumble easily.
饼干很容易碎。
2.
瓦解, 崩溃
(of an organization, system, or relationship) break down completely
示例:
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Their empire began to crumble after years of conflict.
他们的帝国在多年的冲突后开始瓦解。
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Their relationship began to crumble under the pressure.
他们的关系在压力下开始瓦解。
名词
酥
a dessert of fruit baked with a topping of a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together to resemble breadcrumbs
示例:
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She made an apple crumble for dessert.
她做了苹果酥作为甜点。
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The warm berry crumble was topped with vanilla ice cream.
温暖的浆果酥上面放着香草冰淇淋。