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WBR: Argentina defaults 31 July 14

Thu, 31 Jul 14

Argentina has defaulted on its debts for the second time in 13 years. And shares in the Portugese bank Espirito Santo have collapsed¹ amid concerns about bad debts.

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adj.倒塌的

参考例句：

• Jack collapsed in agony on the floor. 杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
• The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 房顶在雪的重压下突然坍塌下来。