"Collapse" 是突然倒下跌倒倒塌的一种英文表达方式。这个词来源于拉丁语 "collapsus"，意思是"倒塌"或"崩溃"。
例句：
The building suddenly collapsed in the earthquake. (大楼在地震中突然倒塌。)
The bridge collapsed under the weight of the cars. (桥梁在汽车的重量下倒塌。)
The stock market collapsed and caused widespread panic. (股票市场崩盘，引起了普遍的恐慌。)