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.
核電廠發生了熔毀,引起了廣泛的恐慌。
A sudden and dramatic failure or decline of something.
The company faced a meltdown after the CEO resigned.
首席執行官辭職後,公司面臨崩潰。
When someone becomes very upset and acts out of control.
The child had a meltdown when they couldn't get the toy they wanted.
孩子得不到他們想要的玩具時情緒崩潰了。