折断
Definition
(verb) To break or snap into two or more parts due to an external force
Examples
“树枝因雪的重量折断了。”
“他一用力，铅笔就折断了。”
He used a little too much force, and the pencil snapped.
“别碰那把旧椅子，腿都折断了。”
Don't touch that old chair, its legs are already broken.
“我昨晚搬箱子时，把右手食指折断了。”
Last night, I broke my right index finger while moving boxes.
“十点刚过，老王把门口那根铁杆折断了。”
Just after ten, Mr. Wang snapped the iron bar by the gate.
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