| 词组 | crash |
| 释义 | crash Theme: FINANCIAL 1. in. [for a securities market] to lose a significant portion of its value in a short time. The market crashed and scared the stuffing out of everybody.When the bond market crashed, the press didn't even realize it. 2. n. a collapse of a securities market. After the crash, a lot of people swore off the market for good.A crash like that was too much for a lot of people. Theme: INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL in. to pass out from drinking alcohol to excess.About midnight I crashed, and I woke up here.Let's get Wilbur home before he crashes for good. Theme: INTRUSION tr. & in. to attend a party or other event uninvited.Some clown tried to crash the rally, but my dad called the cops.The boys who tried to crash also broke a window. Theme: LODGING 1. in. to spend the night. I crashed at a friend's place in the city.You have a place I can crash? 2. n. a place to sleep. I think I know of a crash for tonight.Molly's on the phone, looking for a crash. Theme: MALFUNCTION 1. in. [for a computer] to stop working. This thing crashes every time I hit a certain key.My machine hasn't crashed since I got it. 2. n. a total failure of a computer. Most of my data was lost in the crash.Crashes are to teach you to back up your data. 3. in. [for any electronic device] to fail. My stereo crashed, so I've been watching TV.My TV crashed, and I had to go out to watch at somebody else's house. crash verb 1 to enter a party or social event without an invitation US, 1921. 2 to enter a place with force with the intention of commiting a crime US, 1924. 3 to stay somewhere temporarily; to sleep somewhere US, 1945. 4 to go to sleep UK, 1943. 5 to return to normal perceptions after a drug intoxication; to experience an associated feeling of post-intoxication depression or dismay US, 1967. 6 (used of a computer program) to fail completely without warning US, 1983. 7 (used of a police case) to fail or be dropped UK, 1996. 8 to hit something, to strike something US, 1989. 9 to escape from jail or prison US, 1970. 10 in circus and carnival usage, to change money US, 1981. 11 to pass something; to give something out. Teen slang, recorded in Leicestershire UK: ENGLAND, 1977. 12 to intubate a hospital patient quickly and urgently US, 1994. 13 to perform a high-priority job as soon as possible US, 1986.► crash and burn1. to fail US, 2003.2. in computing, to fail in a dramatic and spectacular fashion US, 1991.► crash the ashto offer someone a cigarette UK, 1950s crash around crash around/about informal to move around making a lot of noise: The guy in the flat upstairs came home drunk last night. We could hear him crashing around at 4 o'clock in the morning. Some kind of animal was crashing about in the long grass behind us. crash down 1. sb's hopes/dreams/world come crashing down used to say that someone fails to achieve what they want, or something bad happens to someone and they are very unhappy or disappointed: United's hopes of winning the championship came crashing down last night when they lost 3-0 to Liverpool. When Toni left him, his whole world came crashing down.2. come crashing down/bring sth crashing down to stop working well or being successful, or to make something do this: One by one the royal marriages have come crashing down. If the housing market collapsed, it would bring the whole economy crashing down. crash out crash out spoken informal to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired often in a chair on the floor: I was so tired last night, I got home and just crashed out on the sofa.■ SIMILAR TO: zonk out informal especially AmE, conk out informal especially BrE crash the partyTo attend a party without being invited. Come on, let's go crash the neighbors' party—I'm sure they won't mind us showing up. There's always someone who crashes the party and ends up causing trouble. crash padA place where free accommodation is provided on a temporary basis. Because of our spare bedroom, our house has become something of a crash pad for visiting friends and family. crash the gateTo attend an event, such as a concert, sports match, or party, without being invited or paying to get in. That's way too much money to see them in concert, let's just crash the gate and see them on the sly! There's always a few who crash the gate at my party and end up causing trouble. crash dive1. noun A sudden descent, typically in an emergency situation. The phrase is usually applied to submarines and airplanes. Engine two is out, prepare for a crash dive! 2. verb To make such a descent. My brain could barely comprehend that the our lives were in danger before the plane started to crash dive. crash and burn1. Literally, to crash and catch fire. Typically said of a car or airplane. Her car crashed and burned, but she survived the accident. 2. To fail at something completely and dramatically. I really hope this business venture doesn't crash and burn—I'll be broke if it does. My attempt to make a speech before the whole student body really crashed and burned when I got on stage and forgot everything I was supposed to say. 3. In sports, to experience a significant accident or crash and thus have to withdraw from a competition. Alex isn't competing today because she crashed and burned on her practice run last night. crash aroundTo make a lot of noise while doing something. Dad woke us all up when he came home late and promptly crashed around the dark living room. You can always count on Patty to crash around in the kitchen while she's cooking. Pots and pans have never sounded louder! a crash courseA quick yet thorough tutorial on some topic or process. I got a crash course in answering the phones before the receptionist went on vacation. crash down1. Literally, to fall down or collapse, often noisily. When the tree crashed down in the woods, it woke us all up. 2. By extension, to result in disaster or lose all stability amidst drastic problems. When I lied on my resume to get my dream job, I really hoped it wouldn't all come crashing down around me—but, of course, it did. I've felt like my life is crashing down around me ever since my husband's sudden death. crash into (someone or something)To collide with someone or something, often violently. Another driver ignored a red light and crashed into us in the middle of the intersection. He didn't see the dining room table and crashed right into it. crash outTo escape from some place. That criminal did crash out, but he was caught only a mile from the prison. crash through (something)To physically break through some thing or barrier, often violently. The driver crashed through the guardrail and ended up in oncoming traffic. crash to the floorTo fall to the floor, usually noisily. The picture frame fell off the wall and crashed to the floor. crash togetherOf two or more things, to strike each other violently or noisily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crash" and "together." Our cars crashed together in the middle of the intersection when the other driver ran a red light. My job in the percussion section of the marching band is to crash the symbols together. crash with (someone)slang To sleep at someone else's residence. Since it's such a long drive, I'm just going to crash with my friend tonight and then head home tomorrow. crash cartThe cart of medical equipment used when a patient "crashes" (experiences cardiac arrest). Get a crash cart in here, this patient needs immediate attention! crashedDrunk. Do you remember last night at all? You were really crashed! crash and burn1. Lit. [for a plane or car] to crash and burst into flames. The small plane crashed and burned just after it took off. 2. Fig. to fail spectacularly. Poor Chuck really crashed and burned when he made his presentation at the sales meeting. crash aroundto move around in a noisy way Stop crashing around. I'm trying to study. The people upstairs were crashing around and I couldn't get any sleep. crash course (in something)a short and intense training course in something. I took a crash course in ballroom dancing so we wouldn't look stupid on the dance floor. crash down(around someone or something) and crash down (about someone or something)1. and crash in (on someone or something) Lit. [for something] to collapse on someone or something. The walls crashed in around the burning house. The branches of the tree crashed down on the roof. The old barn crashed down. 2. Fig. [for the structure and stability of one's life] to fall apart. Her whole life crashed down around her. Everything he was familiar with crashed down about him. crash into someone or somethingto bump or ram into someone or something accidentally or roughly. The student crashed into the door when it opened suddenly. The car crashed into a bus. crash out (of some place)to break out of some place, such as a prison. Max and Lefty crashed out of the state prison last week, but they were captured. They crashed out at midnight. crash something togetherto bring things together with great force, making a loud noise. Fred crashed the cymbals together and the sound could have wakened the dead. Don't crash those pans together. It drives me crazy. crash through somethingto break through something forcefully. The cows crashed right through the fence. crash to the floorto fall onto the floor and make a crashing sound. The tray of dishes crashed to the floor. Everything crashed to the floor and was broken. crash togetherto ram or move together with great force. The two cars crashed together, making a loud noise. The ships crashed together, opening a gaping hole in the side of one of them. crash with someoneSl. to spend the night at someone's place. I don't need a hotel room. I can crash with Tom. There is no room for you to crash with me. crash and burn1. Fail utterly, as in Dale crashed and burned three times before passing the bar exam. This idiom alludes to a car or airplane that has crashed and caught fire. [Slang; 1970s] 2. In skateboarding and other sports, be taken out of competition by a collision, accident, or fall, as in Although she was favored to win the downhill race, she crashed and burned on her first run . [Slang; 1980s] crash courseA short, intensive training course, as in Daisy planned to take a crash course in cooking before she got married. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] crash padA free, temporary lodging place, as in The company maintains several crash pads for employees from out-of-town divisions. This expression originally referred to a place affording runaways, drug addicts, and the like somewhere to crash in the sense of "sleep." In time it also was used more broadly, as in the example. [Slang; 1960s] crash the gateGain admittance, as to a party or concert, without being invited or without paying. For example, The concert was outdoors, but heavy security prevented anyone from crashing the gate. This term originally applied to persons getting through the gate at sports events without buying tickets. By the 1920s it was extended to being an uninvited guest at other gatherings and had given rise to the noun gatecrasher for one who did so. [Early 1900s] crash and burnTo crash and burn is to fail very badly. Stock markets don't crash and burn without warning. He will either go down in history as a very great president or he'll crash and burn. Note: This may be a reference to a plane crashing into the ground and bursting into flames. crash and burnfail spectacularly. North American informal 1994 Hispanic But if you use Spanish, be careful not to crash and burn…the language is booby-trapped for the unwary PR professional. ˌcrash and ˈburn(American English, slang)1 fail completely: She shot to fame, then crashed and burned. 2 fall asleep or collapse because you are very tired crash1. tv. & in. to attend a party or other event uninvited. (see also crasher.) The boys who tried to crash also broke a window. 2. in. to spend the night. I crashed at a friend’s place in the city. 3. in. to sleep. If I don’t crash pretty soon, I’m going to die! 4. n. a place to sleep. I think I know of a crash for tonight. 5. in. [for a computer] to stop working. This thing crashes every time I hit a certain key. 6. n. a total failure of a computer. Crashes are to teach you to back up your data. 7. in. [for any electronic device] to fail. My stereo crashed, so I’ve been watching TV. 8. in. [for a securities market] to lose a significant portion of its value in a short time. The market crashed and scared the stuffing out of everybody. 9. n. a collapse of a securities market. After the crash, a lot of people swore off the market for good. 10. in. to pass out from drinking alcohol to excess. Let’s get Wilbur home before he crashes for good. crash and burn1. in. [for a young man] to fail brilliantly with a romance. (see also go down in flames.) It stands to reason that if Carole hadn’t shot me down, I wouldn’t have crashed and burned. 2. in. to fail spectacularly. I have to be prepared. I don’t want to crash and burn if I don’t have to. crash cart n. a nickname for the hospital cart that carries equipment used to attempt to restore a heartbeat, such as a defibrilator. Get the crash cart to third west. crashed1. mod. alcohol intoxicated. There were two crashed freshmen asleep on the lawn. 2. mod. raided by the police. (see also bust.) Our pad got crashed, and a lot of kids were arrested. crash and burnSlang To fail utterly. |
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