implode
词根词缀：
explode v. 爆炸
ex 出 + plod 爆裂；大声音 + e → 爆炸
explosion n. 爆炸
ex 出 + plos 爆裂；大声音 + ion，explode 的名词 → 爆炸
implode v. 内聚爆炸
im 向内 + plod 爆裂；大声音 + e → 向内爆炸 → 内聚爆炸
implosion n. 内爆
im 向内 + plos 爆裂；大声音 + ion，implode 的名词 → 内爆
数据来源：新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句：
China could implode, India could stall and the European Union could continue to convert itself into a giant version of Switzerland.
中国有可能出现内爆，印度有可能陷入停滞，而欧盟则可能会继续把自己变成一个超大版的瑞士。
He figured out when it's gonna implode.
他发现了这个何时会瓦解。
But when growth stalls, or even slows, they tend to implode as the network effect goes into reverse.
可一旦停止增长，甚至只是增长放缓，随着网络效应发生逆转，这些公司就有可能崩溃。
They can suddenly gain millions of users and huge valuations and just as abruptly lose appeal and implode.
这类公司可以在一夜之间拥有数百万用户和高额估值，但是又会在顷刻之间失去吸引力，一败涂地。
After all, it was the first country to implode during the financial crisis and was one of the first ones to see its GDP rebound.
毕竟，它是第一个在全球金融危机期间崩盘的国家，也是第一个实现GDP反弹的国家之一。
Most likely, if you get into a relationship with your tutor or lecturer, it will implode at some point, and you'll have to endure the awkwardness and pain.
最有可能的是，如果你和你的导师或讲师谈恋爱，它会在某个点爆发，你将不得不忍受尴尬和痛苦。