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implode

/ɪmˈploʊd/

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1 · v.

to collapse inward suddenly or fail dramatically

向内坍塌；迅速崩溃

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The old tank imploded when the pressure inside dropped.
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内部压力下降时，旧储罐向内塌陷。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈploʊd/

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