What does "melt down" mean?

To lose emotional control completely To have an emotional breakdown, especially in children.

How do you use "melt down" in a sentence?

The toddler had a meltdown. She melted down under pressure. I'm about to melt down.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Significado: To lose emotional control completely

情绪崩溃、大发脾气

Perder el control emocional; tener una rabieta

感情的に崩壊する、かんしゃくを起こす

감정적으로 무너지다, 폭발하다

To have an emotional breakdown, especially in children.

情绪完全失控，尤其指儿童。

Sufrir un colapso emocional, especialmente en niños.

特に子供が感情的に爆発すること。

특히 어린이에게서 감정적으로 완전히 무너지다.

Base verb: melt

Particle: down

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

The toddler had a meltdown.
那个小孩大哭大闹
El niño tuvo una rabieta
幼児がかんしゃくを起こした
아이가 울음을 터뜨렸다.
She melted down under pressure.
她在压力下崩溃了
Se derrumbó bajo la presión
彼女はプレッシャーで感情的に崩壊した
그녀는 압박감에 감정적으로 무너졌다.
I'm about to melt down.
我快崩溃了
Estoy a punto de explotar
私はもう限界だ
나 이제 한계야.

Contexto: breakdown, tantrums

Tono: dramatic

From something losing its form when heated.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal