collapseとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
カラプス US /kəˈlæps/ UK /kəˈlæps/
1. the act or fact of falling down or inwards
崩壊
the collapse of the bridge
2. a sudden complete failure of business, ideas etc.; breakdown
破綻, 失敗
Asian economic collapse
3. a temporary loss of consciousness
意識不明, 卒倒
He suffered a collapse from overwork.
Verb 動詞
カラプス US /kəˈlæps/ UK /kəˈlæps/
1. fall to pieces very suddenly because it is weak or has no strength to support
崩れ落ちる
The bridge is going to collapse.
2. fail suddenly and completely, for example because of short of money to be unable to continue; founder
破綻する, 崩壊する
The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
3. lose consciousness temporarily because they are weak, ill or injured; faint
倒れる, 意識不明になる
The man collapsed to the floor.