to break the barrier
01
to forcefully open or destroy something that is blocking the way
例子
The construction crew broke the barriers blocking the new road.
施工队打破了阻挡新道路的障碍物。
The floodwaters broke the barrier of sandbags, flooding the town.
洪水冲破了沙袋的屏障，淹没了城镇。
02
to overcome a difficult limit, challenge, or restriction, that prevents progress or understanding
例子
They broke the barrier of language differences by using translation technology.
他们通过使用翻译技术打破了语言差异的障碍。
The conference helped break down barriers in international business relationships.
这次会议有助于在国际商业关系中打破障碍。
