implode
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/ɪmˈpləʊd/
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/ɪmˈpləʊd/
To fall in on itself, causing a collapse.
The old building imploded, sending dust and debris everywhere.
這座舊樓內爆了,到處都是灰塵和碎片。
To suddenly fail or disintegrate.
The company imploded after years of mismanagement.
這家公司因多年管理不善而倒閉。