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Crumple Meaning in English

word

ˈkɹəmpəɫ
KRUM-puhl
kɹˈʌmpəl
KRUM-puhl

释义

To crush something into a wrinkled or folded shape, usually by pressing or squeezing. It can also describe what happens when something loses its shape due to pressure.

用法与细微差别

Often used with paper ('crumple a piece of paper'), clothes, or car accidents ('the car crumpled'). Mainly informal. 'Crumpled' is the adjective form. Not used for soft foods (use 'mash' instead).

例句

Please crumple your paper and throw it away.

basic

The accident crumpled the front of the car.

basic

Don’t let your shirt crumple in the suitcase.

basic

He picked up the note, crumpled it, and tossed it aside.

natural

Her face crumpled when she heard the bad news.

natural

The bag was so full it started to crumple at the sides.

natural