broke down

broke down的音标是[brəʊk dǎn]。

基本翻译是“出故障；垮掉；失败”。

速记技巧是：broke是break的过去式，down是副词，表示“向下；失败”。整个词组可以理解为“坏掉；失败；垮掉”。

“broke down”这个词源可以追溯到古英语中的“brōc”和“dōan”，意思是“破裂”和“分解”。它的意思是“出故障，坏掉”，通常用于描述车辆、机器等设备无法正常运转。

变化形式：过去式：broke down；过去分词：broke down；现在分词：breaking down；形容词：broken。

相关单词：

1. breakdown n. 崩溃，故障，破裂；

2. breakdown n. 故障排查；

3. breakdown n. 破裂，崩溃；

4. breakdown n. （健康、精神、机器等）垮掉，崩溃；

5. breakdown v. （使）破裂，（使）垮掉；

6.broken adj. 破损的，坏的；

7.broken adj. 破碎的；

8.breakdown n. 疾病；

9.breakdown n. （时间、计划等的）推迟；

10.breakdown n. （身体、精神等的）崩溃。

在英语中，“broke down”这个词经常出现在各种场合中，例如汽车出了故障、机器出现故障、人的身体垮掉等等。这个词也经常与“break”这个词相关联，因为它们在词源上有一定的联系。同时，“broken”这个词也是一个常用的形容词，表示破损的、坏的等意思。

常用短语：

1. break down in tears

2. break down in conversation

3. break down in speech

4. break down in driving

5. break down in health

6. break down barriers

7. break down barriers between people

例句：

1. She broke down in tears when she heard the news.

2. We broke down in conversation when we couldn"t agree on the issue.

3. He broke down in speech when he tried to explain his feelings.

4. I broke down completely when I couldn"t find my keys.

5. Her illness broke her down mentally and physically.

6. We must break down barriers to achieve true equality.

7. We need to break down barriers between people to build a better society.

英文小作文：

标题：Breaking Down Barriers in Our Society

In today"s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves facing barriers that prevent us from achieving our goals and dreams. Whether it"s a language barrier, cultural differences, or simply a lack of understanding, these barriers can be difficult to overcome. However, it"s important to remember that breaking down these barriers is essential for building a better society.

By breaking down barriers, we can create a more inclusive and understanding environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We can learn from each other, appreciate our differences, and work together to create a more harmonious world. It"s not always easy, but it"s worth the effort.

We can start by being more open and honest with one another, regardless of our differences. We can also encourage dialogue and discussion, so that we can better understand each other"s perspectives and experiences. By doing so, we can create a society where everyone feels safe, respected, and included, and where we can all work together to make a positive impact on the world around us.