implosion
noun [ C or U ] uk/ɪmˈpləʊ.ʒən/ us/ɪmˈploʊ.ʒən/
physics specialized内爆
the act of falling towards the inside with force
Cleanup at the site began in 1993 with the implosion of the 565-foot smokestack. 1993年，随着565英尺高的烟囱的内爆，该地的清理工作开始了。
Scientists linked some gamma ray bursts to the implosions of massive stars into black holes. 科学家将某些伽马射线的爆发与大质量恒星内爆形成黑洞联系在一起。
崩溃;垮塌
a situation in which something fails suddenly and completely
The nation seemed on the verge a of cultural implosion. 国家似乎处在文化崩溃的边缘。
His campaign’s sudden implosion came as a surprise. 他的竞选活动突然垮塌，令人吃惊。
See: implode
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- The stadium, which lies on a fault line and is a seismic hazard, is begging for implosion.
- The negotiations were stop and go, and marked abrupt implosions of attempted compromises.
- The industry suffered an economic implosion.