[, ] ( bankruptcies) () the state of being bankrupt 破产◆They would face bankruptcy if they had to repay the loan. 如果他们必须偿还贷款，就会面临破产。◆There could be further bankruptcies among small farmers. 小农户中可能还会有人破产。◆The company filed for bankruptcy (= asked to be officially bankrupt) earlier this year. 公司於今年早些时候提交了破产申请。➡insolvency ➡bankrupt ⨁to be on the brink of / be on the verge of / face bankruptcy 濒临／行将／面临破产⨁to be forced into / collapse into bankruptcy 被强迫破产；破产倒闭⨁to declare / file for / seek bankruptcy 宣告／申请／寻求破产⨁to avert / avoid / stave off bankruptcy 防止／避免／暂时避免破产⨁a bankruptcy court / judge 破产法院／法官act of bankruptcy involuntary bankruptcy trustee in bankruptcy voluntary bankruptcy