meltdown

US /ˈmelt.daʊn/
UK /ˈmelt.daʊn/
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1.

붕괴, 파탄

a disaster or collapse, especially in an economic, financial, or emotional context

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The stock market experienced a complete meltdown last week.
지난주 주식 시장은 완전히 붕괴되었다.
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She had an emotional meltdown after the breakup.
그녀는 이별 후 감정적인 붕괴를 겪었다.
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collapsebreakdownfailuredisasterdebacle
2.

멜트다운, 노심 용융

a severe accident in a nuclear reactor in which the fuel rods melt and release radiation

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The Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear meltdown.
체르노빌 재앙은 핵 멜트다운으로 인해 발생했다.
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Safety protocols are crucial to prevent a reactor meltdown.
원자로 멜트다운을 막기 위해 안전 프로토콜이 중요하다.