“宣告破产”常见的英文表达是 “be declared bankrupt” 或 “declare bankruptcy”(从主动角度表述,意为“宣布破产” ,若强调被判定则用被动形式“be declared bankrupt” )。
be declared bankrupt:侧重于描述法律上正式认定某实体(如公司、个人)处于破产状态这一结果。
例句:The company was declared bankrupt last month due to heavy debts.(这家公司因负债沉重,于上个月被宣告破产。)
declare bankruptcy:更强调主动做出宣布破产这一行为动作。
例句:After months of financial struggle, the small business owner finally decided to declare bankruptcy.(经过数月的财务挣扎,这位小企业主最终决定宣布破产 。)