meltdown
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/ˈmeltdaʊn/
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/ˈmeltdaʊn/
A nuclear reactor accident where it gets too hot and dangerous radiation leaks out.
The nuclear plant experienced a meltdown, causing widespread panic.
核电站发生了熔毁,引起了广泛的恐慌。
A sudden and dramatic failure or decline of something.
The company faced a meltdown after the CEO resigned.
首席执行官辞职后,公司面临崩溃。
When someone becomes very upset and acts out of control.
The child had a meltdown when they couldn't get the toy they wanted.
孩子得不到他们想要的玩具时情绪崩溃了。