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瓦解

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HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to collapse; to disintegrate; to crumble
  • to disrupt; to break up

Definition

比喻崩溃或分裂。

To disintegrate or collapse; literally, 'to break like tiles'.

Usage

常用于描述组织、制度、意志等彻底崩溃或分裂。

Used to describe the complete breakdown or disintegration of organizations, systems, willpower, etc.

Examples

  • 1 敌军在我军的猛烈攻击下彻底瓦解了。 (The enemy troops completely disintegrated under our fierce attack.)
  • 2 这个犯罪团伙在警方的打击下迅速瓦解。 (The criminal gang quickly disintegrated under the police crackdown.)
  • 3 他的意志在连续的失败中逐渐瓦解。 (His willpower gradually disintegrated amid repeated failures.)
  • 4 旧有的经济体系在改革浪潮中瓦解。 (The old economic system disintegrated in the wave of reforms.)
  • 5 公司内部的信任危机导致团队瓦解。 (The trust crisis within the company led to the team's disintegration.)

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