1 broken
Learner's definition of BROKEN
2 broken /ˈbroʊkən/ adjective Learner's definition of BROKEN
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: separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.被折断的；破碎的 -
The street was covered with broken glass.街上到处都是碎玻璃。
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a broken [=cracked] mirror破裂的镜子
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a broken bone断了的骨头
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a broken leg/arm [=a leg/arm that has a broken bone]断了的腿/胳膊
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: not working properly损坏了的；出毛病的 3
: not kept or honored不被遵守的；被违背的 4
: without hope or strength because of having suffered very much颓丧的；筋疲力尽的 5
: spoken with many mistakes : not fluent不流利的；结结巴巴的 6
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used to describe a relationship (such as a marriage) that has ended（婚姻关系等）破裂的，终止的 -
a broken marriage/engagement破裂的婚姻；解除了的婚约
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a broken family [=a family in which the parents have divorced]破碎的家庭
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children from broken homes [=children whose parents are divorced]来自破碎家庭的孩子们