implode /ɪmˈpləʊd/ ( imploding, imploded, implodes )

• 1. 

  V-I If something implodes, it collapses into itself in a sudden and violent way. 内爆; 剧烈瘫痪

  例：

  The engine imploded.

  该发动机内爆了。

• 2. 

  V-I If something such as an organization or a system implodes, it suddenly ends completely because it cannot deal with the problems it is experiencing. 崩溃; 瓦解

  例：

  Will the mayor let the city's desperate health care system implode?

  该市长是否会让这座城市的危机四伏的医疗体系就此崩溃呢？