To fall into disorder, as a formation of soldiers.秩序混乱，如士兵的队列
To fail to conform to a prevailing or expected pattern or order:不符合，不相称：不符合盛行的或所期望的模式或秩序："Architectural experts have criticized the plaza in the past because it breaks rank with the distinctive façades of neighboring Fifth Avenue blocks, whose buildings are flush with the sidewalk"(Sharon Churcher)“建筑专家们过去一直批评那个广场，因为它与邻近的第五大街街区别具一格的建筑物正面不相称。这个街区的建筑物与人行道齐平”(沙伦·丘彻)