seams
n. 缝合线（seam 的复数）；缝合处
v. 焊接（seam 的三单形式）；用线缝接
例句
The seams had been made watertight by pads of moss, fixed by wedges and yew stitches.
接缝处用苔藓垫子做了防水处理，用楔子和紫杉针固定。
My whole life had come apart at the seams.
我的整个生活都崩溃了。
《牛津词典》
Our university system is in danger of falling apart at the seams.
我们的大学体系处在崩溃的危险之中。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
