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BNC: 2747 COCA: 2694

broken

1 broken
1 broken
Learner's definition of BROKEN
past participle of 1break
2 broken /ˈbroʊkən/ adjective
2 broken
/ˈbroʊkən/
adjective
Learner's definition of BROKEN
: separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.被折断的;破碎的
: not working properly损坏了的;出毛病的
: not kept or honored不被遵守的;被违背的
: without hope or strength because of having suffered very much颓丧的;筋疲力尽的
: spoken with many mistakes : not fluent不流利的;结结巴巴的
used to describe a relationship (such as a marriage) that has ended(婚姻关系等)破裂的,终止的
BNC: 2747 COCA: 2694

broken

adjective

bro·​ken ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce broken (audio)
1
: violently separated into parts : shattered
broken windows
2
: damaged or altered by or as if by breaking (see break entry 1): such as
a
: having undergone or been subjected to fracture
a broken leg
b
: not working properly
a broken camera
c
of land surfaces : being irregular, interrupted, or full of obstacles
a long broken ridge
d
: violated by transgression : not kept or honored
a broken promise
e
: discontinuous, interrupted
a broken sleep
f
: disrupted by change
g
of a tulip flower : having an irregular, streaked, or blotched pattern especially from virus infection
3
a
: made weak or infirm
his old, broken body
b
: subdued completely : crushed, sorrowful
a broken heart
a broken spirit
c
d
: reduced in rank
was broken from sergeant to private
4
a
: cut off : disconnected
spoke a few broken words
b
: imperfectly spoken or written
broken English
5
: not complete or full
a broken bale of hay
6
: disunited by divorce, separation, or desertion of one parent
children from broken homes
a broken family
brokenly adverb
brokenness noun

Example Sentences

The street was covered with broken glass. a broken vase that could not be repaired
Recent Examples on the Web These clinics, however, were not designed to carry the full weight of chronic illness care in a broken health care system. WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 True to form, the Oscar-winning actor and activist not only shared this news with grace and candor but used it as an opportunity to call attention to the U.S.’s broken healthcare system. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 For her dedication to better the lives of foster youth and for her efforts to transform the broken system, Delara Tehranchi is recognized as a Seventeen Voice of Change. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022 The weight of the broken system spiraled out of control once violent police forces attempted to contain the emboldened crowds. Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 To Curtis, who has since become an advocate for legislative changes that would protect children from abusive parents, the broken family court system forces caring parents to break the law. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Even with the best intentions though, a handful of brands barely makes a dent in a broken system. Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2022 For decades, that equation has not yielded a major overhaul of the broken U.S. immigration system despite numerous attempts. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2022 California’s broken recycling system is making cans hard to find. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English brocen, from past participle of brecan to break

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of broken was in the 13th century
BNC: 2747 COCA: 2694
broken

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe破碎get打碎How did the jug get broken?那水壺是怎麼打碎的?ADVERBbadly嚴重折斷One of his legs was badly broken.他的一條腿斷了,傷得很厲害。

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