bankruptcy

/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
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Bankruptcy is the state of being bankrupt. 破产 (状态)

noun [抽象名词] 道德的沦丧;破产,倒闭

Pan Am is the second airline in two months to file for bankruptcy. 泛美航空公司是两个月内第二家申请破产的航空公司。

bank(柜台) + rupt(看作rupture, 破裂) + cy → 柜台被打破, 无法继续经营 → 破产
bankruptcy

n. 破产

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The number of corporate bankruptcies climbed in August. 企业破产的数量在8月份增加了。
The company was overextended and faced bankruptcy. 这家公司扩张过度而面临破产。
The hotel is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. 这家旅馆正濒临破产。
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. 如果销售情况得不到改善,真有破产的可能。