Question

Peter _________ under the pressure of his position and was unable to work for a year．

1. A.
   settled down
2. B.
   broke down
3. C.
   passed away
4. D.
   broke out

Answer 1

B
句意：Peter不堪工作之负病倒了，一年不能上班。break down在此意为“身体出毛病”。settle down定居，平静下来；pass away去世；break out突发，爆发。