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单词 neck-break
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Definition of neck-break in English:

neck-break

noun ˈnɛkbreɪk

  • Scottish. A fall in which the neck is broken; (figurative) destruction; downfall. Now rare.

adjective ˈnɛkbreɪk

  • Chiefly regional. Likely to break the neck; dangerous, hazardous. Compare "break-neck". Now rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From neck + break.

Definition of neck-break in US English:

neck-break

nounˈnɛkbreɪk

  • Scottish. A fall in which the neck is broken; (figurative) destruction; downfall. Now rare.

adjectiveˈnɛkbreɪk

  • Chiefly regional. Likely to break the neck; dangerous, hazardous. Compare "break-neck". Now rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From neck + break.
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