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adjective · A2 · very often · UK/US

broken

broken

Meaning of broken

English

not functioning

中文

不能正常运作的;坏了的

broken

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈbrəʊkən/
American English
/ˈbroʊkən/

broken with Chinese translation

broken usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

My phone screen is broken.

我的手机屏幕是坏的。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This chair is broken.

这把椅子是坏的。

broken synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between broken, out of order, faulty, damaged, broken-down, and malfunctioning

out of order
🇬🇧English

about public machines like lifts or vending machines

often

ENThe ticket machine is out of order.

F
🇬🇧English
faulty

has a defect, works badly

A2often

ENThe toaster was returned because it was faulty.

🇬🇧English

harmed, but may still work

A2very often

ENThe roof was damaged in the storm.

B
🇬🇧English
broken-down

about cars or machines that stopped working

A2often

ENWe were delayed because the bus was broken-down.

Advanced: broader words

M
🇬🇧English
malfunctioning

formal: not working properly

A2rare word

ENThe printer is malfunctioning and prints blank pages.

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broken belongs to the topic "Errors and Bugs →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does broken mean?

not functioning

How do you pronounce broken?

broken is pronounced /ˈbrəʊkən/.

How is broken used in a sentence?

我的手机屏幕是坏的。 Translation: My phone screen is broken.

Is broken part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, broken can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is broken part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, broken can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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