Pronunciation

/kəˈlɪʒən/

Definitions

Noun

1. Collision: An event in which two or more objects, usually moving, come together with enough force to cause impact, deformation, or disruption of their motion.
   • Definition: The meeting or clash of two or more things, especially when they are moving, resulting in a forceful encounter.
   • Example: “The cars collided in a fiery accident on the highway.”

Verb

2. Collide: To come together with such force that they hit or bump into each other.
   • Definition: To strike or hit against something else, typically with great force.
   • Example: “The planets occasionally collide in our solar system.”

Adjective

3. Colliding: Occurring or happening simultaneously or in rapid succession; concurrent.
   • Definition: Interacting or overlapping in time or space, often implying a conflict or convergence.
   • Example: “The ideas in these two theories are colliding, creating new possibilities.”

Phrases

• “Avoid a head-on collision” means to prevent a direct and forceful encounter.
• “Collide with reality” refers to the moment when someone’s expectations meet the truth.
• “Colliding interests” describes situations where multiple parties have conflicting goals.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The two asteroids narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision.”
• Verb: “The船只在暴风雨中艰难地试图避开礁石的碰撞.”
• Adjective: “The economic reforms and social unrest are currently colliding in many countries.”

Synonyms

• Impact
• Clash
• Confrontation
• Smash -撞车