B2 adjective ニュートラル

collapse

/kəˈlæps/

Describing a state of having fallen down, caved in, or suddenly failed in structure or function. It is used to characterize physical objects, economic systems, or biological states that have undergone a total breakdown.

例文

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1

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

2

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

3

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

語族

名詞
collapse
Verb
collapse
形容詞
collapsed
関連
collapsibility
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'COLumn' that 'LAPSes' (fails) and falls down into a heap.

クイックテスト

The rescue team searched the ___ building for survivors for over forty-eight hours.

正解!

正解は: collapsed

例文

1

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

everyday

The collapsed bridge made the mountain road completely impassable.

2

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

formal

The survey focused on the collapsed sectors of the post-war economy.

3

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

informal

He looked totally collapsed on the sofa after his twelve-hour shift.

4

The study analyzes the collapsed architectural remains of the Mayan civilization.

academic

The study analyzes the collapsed architectural remains of the Mayan civilization.

5

The legal team reviewed the documents from the collapsed real estate venture.

business

The legal team reviewed the documents from the collapsed real estate venture.

語族

名詞
collapse
Verb
collapse
形容詞
collapsed
関連
collapsibility

よく使う組み合わせ

collapsed lung collapsed lung
collapsed structure collapsed structure
total collapse total collapse
economic collapse economic collapse
collapse hazard collapse hazard

よく使うフレーズ

on the verge of collapse

on the verge of collapse

suffer a collapse

suffer a collapse

imminent collapse

imminent collapse

よく混同される語

collapse vs collision

A collision involves two things hitting each other, whereas a collapse is one thing falling inward or down.

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使い方のコツ

While 'collapse' is primarily a noun or verb, it is used adjectivally (most commonly in its participle form 'collapsed') to describe something that has already failed or fallen. It implies a suddenness that words like 'decayed' do not.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'collapse' to mean a simple decrease in value; however, it should be reserved for a sudden, dramatic, and total loss.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'COLumn' that 'LAPSes' (fails) and falls down into a heap.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'collabi', where 'com-' (together) and 'labi' (to slip/fall) combine to mean 'to fall together'.

文法パターン

Often used as a past participle adjective (collapsed) Can function as an attributive noun in technical contexts (e.g., collapse zone)
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文化的な背景

The term is frequently used in global news to describe sudden stock market crashes or the physical destruction of buildings during natural disasters.

クイックテスト

The rescue team searched the ___ building for survivors for over forty-eight hours.

正解!

正解は: collapsed

関連単語

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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