단단한 물체나 재료, 특히 뼈가 금이 가거나 부러지는 현상.
The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, especially a bone.
예문:
"The doctor confirmed a hairline fracture in her ankle after reviewing the X-ray."
"Wearing protective gear significantly reduces the risk of serious fracture during contact sports."
"A compound fracture requires immediate surgical intervention to reset the bone."
재료, 암석 또는 구조물에 생긴 금, 깨진 틈 또는 균열; 또는 갓 부서진 표면의 물리적 모양.
A crack, break, or fissure in a material, rock, or structure; also, the physical appearance of a freshly broken surface.
예문:
"Geologists studied the fracture patterns in the granite to understand the seismic history of the region."
"The technician discovered a small fracture in the aircraft wing during the routine inspection."
뼈나 단단한 물체가 부러지거나 금이 가게 하다; 부러지다.
To break or cause something hard, especially a bone, to break or crack.
예문:
"He fell awkwardly from the ladder and fractured his collarbone."
"The extreme pressure caused the glass casing to fracture instantly."
조직, 관계 또는 집단이 분열되거나 파편화되어 기능이나 통일성을 잃게 되다.
(Of an organization, relationship, or group) to split or fragment, often leading to a loss of unity or function.
예문:
"Disagreements over policy caused the political party to fracture into several smaller factions."
"The long-standing friendship fractured under the stress of financial disputes."
"Without a clear leader, the protest movement quickly fractured and lost momentum."