[] the failure or end of sth失败;终结◆The breakdown of the talks means that a strike is likely.谈判破裂意味着有可能举行罢工。◆a breakdown of investor confidence投资者信心的丧失 (NAmE alsoˈbreakout) [] a list of all the details of sth清单;细目◆Let's look at a breakdown of the costs.让我们看一下成本细目。➡break down at break verb