Tìm kiếm
to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
bẻ ra, tách biệt
to use force to separate one thing from another
Transitive: to break off sth
Example
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
Break off a piece of chocolate for yourself.
02
tách ra, gãy ra
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
Example
The rock broke off from the cliff.
A piece of the sculpture broke off over time.
A chunk of the ice broke off from the glacier.
03
ngưng, đình chỉ
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Transitive: to break off an activity or action
Example
The athlete had to break off the race due to an unexpected injury.
The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
They decided to break off the negotiations until a later date.
04
ngừng lại, dừng lại
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
The speaker suddenly broke off when the fire alarm sounded.
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
05
cắt đứt, chấm dứt
to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
Transitive: to break off a relationship
Example
He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
They mutually decided to break off their romantic involvement.
Despite efforts at reconciliation, they had to break off the family ties.
Ví dụ
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
Break off a piece of chocolate for yourself.
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