| 释义 |
crum·ble
I. \ˈkrəmbəl\ verb
(crumbled ; crumbled ; crumbling \-b(ə)liŋ\ ; crumbles)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by crumb) (I) of earlier crimble, from Middle English kremelen, freq. of Old English gecrymian to crumble, from cruma crumb — more at crumb
transitive verb
: to break into or cause to fall in small pieces
intransitive verb
: to fall into small pieces
< stone that crumbles quickly >
: fall to decay or ruin : disintegrate, collapse
< crumbling walls >
Synonyms: see decay
II. noun
(-s)
1. dialect : crumb
2. : crumbling substance : fine debris |