fall apart

柯林斯词典

1. PHRASAL VERB If something falls apart, it breaks into pieces because it is old or badly made. 破碎
The work was never finished and bit by bit the building fell apart. 這項工程從來沒有完工，該建築一點一點地坍塌了。
2. PHRASAL VERB If an organization or system falls apart, it becomes disorganized or unable to work effectively, or breaks up into its different parts. 瓦解
Europe's monetary system is falling apart. 歐洲的貨幣躰制正在瓦解。
3. PHRASAL VERB If you say that someone is falling apart, you mean that they are becoming emotionally disturbed and are unable to think calmly or to deal with the difficult or unpleasant situation that they are in. 精神崩潰[非正式]
I was falling apart. I wasn't getting any sleep. 我要崩潰了。我根本睡不著覺。