break down

US /breɪk daʊn/
UK /breɪk daʊn/
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1.

고장 나다, 멈추다

to stop working (for a machine or vehicle)

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My car broke down on the way to work.
출근길에 차가 고장 났다.
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The washing machine broke down, so I have to wash clothes by hand.
세탁기가 고장 나서 손으로 빨래해야 해.
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failmalfunctionconk outgive outstop working
2.

무너지다, 울음을 터뜨리다

to lose control of one's emotions and start crying

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She broke down in tears when she heard the news.
그 소식을 듣고 그녀는 울음을 터뜨렸다.
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He tried to stay strong, but eventually, he broke down.
그는 강하게 버티려 했지만, 결국 무너졌다.
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collapseweepsobcrylose it
3.

분석하다, 자세히 설명하다

to analyze or explain something in detail

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Let's break down the problem into smaller parts.
문제를 더 작은 부분으로 나눠서 분석해 보자.
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Can you break down the report for me?
보고서를 자세히 설명해 줄 수 있어?
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analyzedissectitemizeexplainclarify
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breakbreak-inbreak intobreak inbreak withdownbe down to