-rupt 為動詞字尾，表”破裂”。
英文相似單字，真的很像以至於我們常常記錯意思，統整與 -rupt 相似單字如下:
abrupt |
adj. 突然的There was an abrupt fall in our sales figures following the bad publicity. |
bankrupt |
adj. 破產的The recession has led to many small businesses going bankrupt. |
corrupt |
adj. 腐敗的Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices. |
erupt |
v. 火山爆發When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it. |
interrupt |
v. 打斷談話The war interrupted the trade between the two countries. |
disrupt |
v. 中斷The heavy storm has disrupted telephone service. |
