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to break
01
打破, 摔坏
to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way
Transitive: to break sth
Example
Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.
洗碗的时候要小心，不要打破玻璃。
The storm 's strong winds can break branches off the trees.
暴风的强风能打破树枝。
1.1
破裂, 断裂
to become damaged and separated into pieces because of a blow, shock, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The chair legs could n't support his weight and broke.
椅子腿无法支撑他的重量，破裂了。
The plate slipped from her grasp and broke into shards.
盘子从她的手中滑落，破裂成碎片。
02
逃脱, 越狱
to manage to get away from captivity
Example
The prisoners devised a clever plan to break out of the maximum-security prison.
囚犯们设计了一个巧妙的计划，来逃脱这所高安全级别的监狱。
She used her strength to break loose from the kidnapper's grip.
她用力气逃脱了绑匪的控制。
03
打断, 骨折
to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body
Transitive: to break a bone
Example
The skier had a bad fall and broke several ribs.
滑雪者摔得很惨，打断了好几根肋骨。
He had broken his arm at the elbow.
他在肘部骨折了。
04
违反, 破坏
to fail to obey the law
Transitive: to break a law
Example
She was caught breaking the contract by sharing confidential information.
她因分享机密信息而被指控违反合同。
The company will face consequences if they break environmental regulations.
如果公司违反环境法规，将会面临后果。
05
损坏, 故障
(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable
Intransitive
Example
I 'm sorry, but the blender has broken, and we need to get a replacement.
对不起，搅拌机已经损坏，我们需要去买个替换品。
I ca n't play my favorite video game because the console broke.
我不能玩我最喜欢的视频游戏，因为控制台损坏了。
06
打断, 中断
to end or interrupt something, particularly a sentence, remark, or course of action
Transitive: to break a situation or course of action
Example
The interruption broke his train of thought, and he lost his place in the presentation.
打断了他的思路，他在演示中失去了节奏。
The loud music next door broke my concentration while I was studying.
隔壁的音乐太响，打断了我学习时的注意力。
6.1
暂停, 歇息
to put a temporary halt to something, particularly in order to have a drink or eat something
Intransitive
Example
The conference will break for a networking session in the afternoon.
会议将在下午暂停一个社交环节。
We 'll break briefly and then get back to work.
我们暂停一下，然后继续工作。
6.2
减轻掉落的冲击, 缓冲跌落的力量
to try to lessen the force or impact of a fall
Transitive: to break a fall
Example
His quick reflexes allowed him to twist and turn, trying to break his fall as he fell from the ladder.
他敏捷的反应使他能扭动身体，试图减轻掉落的冲击，缓冲跌落的力量，当他从梯子上摔下时。
Grab onto something to break your fall if you slip on the wet floor.
如果你在湿滑的地板上滑倒，抓住一些东西以减轻掉落的冲击，缓冲跌落的力量。
6.3
突破, 打破纪录
to excel in doing something compared to anyone else who has ever tried it
Transitive: to break a record
Example
His incredible feat in the high jump might remain a record that may never be broken.
他在跳高项目上的惊人壮举可能会保持为一个永远不会被打破的纪录。
Their teamwork and dedication to the project broke all previous records of success.
他们的团队合作和对项目的奉献突破了所有以前的成功纪录。
6.4
打破, 戒除
to do one's best to make a habit go away
Transitive: to break a habit
Example
His friends have tried everything to break him of his excessive gaming habit
他的朋友们已经试过一切来戒除他过度玩游戏的习惯。
It 's challenging to break the habit of biting your nails.
戒除指甲咬的习惯很有挑战性。
07
打击, 摧毁
to destroy someone in a mental sense
Transitive: to break sb
7.1
打破罢工, 突破罢工
to negate a strike, particularly by replacing the striking workers
Transitive: to break a strike
Example
The company's strategy to break the strike resulted in a lengthy labor dispute.
这家公司打破罢工的策略导致了一场漫长的劳动争议。
They brought in temporary workers to break the strike and keep production going.
他们引入了临时工来打破罢工并保持生产进行。
7.2
击破, 逼服
to make someone confess, submit, or obey, particularly by hitting or torturing them
Transitive: to break sb
Example
The detective 's relentless questioning finally broke the suspect.
侦探的不屈不挠的询问终于击破了嫌疑人。
The aim of discipline in the military is to build character, not to break soldiers.
军事纪律的目的是培养品格，而不是击破士兵。
7.3
打击, 削弱
to weaken someone or something in order to destroy them
Transitive: to break sth
Example
The constant criticism from his peers began to break his self-esteem.
他同龄人的不断批评开始打击他的自尊心。
The betrayal by his closest friend nearly broke his trust in people.
他最亲密的朋友的背叛几乎打击了他对人们的信任。
08
嗓音变沙哑, 声音变深
(of a boy's voice at the age of 13 or older) to become permanently deeper
Intransitive
Example
After his voice broke, he joined the bass section of the choir.
在他的嗓音变沙哑,声音变深后，他加入了合唱团的低音部分。
After a few months, his voice began to break, and he no longer sounded like a child.
几个月后，他的嗓音开始变沙哑，声音变深，不再像个孩子了。
8.1
变声, 哽咽
(of a person's voice) to change in tone due to going through intense emotion
Intransitive
Example
Her voice broke as she described the accident.
她描述事故时声音哽咽。
During the emotional farewell, his voice broke as he said goodbye.
在感人的告别时，他的声音因情绪激动而变声，哽咽地说再见。
09
破解, 揭示
to unravel the secret or find the meaning behind something
Transitive: to break a secret or complex problem
Example
With their combined efforts, they were able to break the complex algorithm.
Breaking the code required both skill and patience.
10
公布, 发布
(of news) to be released or made known to the public
Intransitive
Example
The news of the election results broke on live television.
选举结果的消息在直播中公布。
The scandal finally broke after months of rumors.
这一丑闻在几个月的传闻后终于公布了。
10.1
通知, 告知
to tell someone some important news, often bad news
Ditransitive: to break news to sb
Example
I do n't want to do it.
我不想去做这件事。我们来决定由谁来通知他。
They decided to break the news to their parents together.
他们决定一起通知父母这个消息。
11
打破, 松开
(of wrestlers or boxers) to let go of or come out of a grappling position, particularly when asked by the referee
Intransitive
Example
It's important for wrestlers to know when to break to avoid penalties.
摔跤手知道何时松开以避免处罚是很重要的。
The crowd cheered as the fighters finally broke.
人群欢呼，战斗者终于松开了。
12
划破, 刺破
to cut through the surface level of the skin and cause bleeding
Transitive: to break the skin
Example
His fingernails were so sharp that they could break the skin if he scratched too hard.
他的指甲尖锐得连用力抓都会划破皮肤。
The knife slipped, and it barely broke the skin on my finger.
刀子滑了一下，刚刚划破了我手指的皮肤。
13
打破, 损坏
to make a set become incomplete, particularly by taking or destroying one of its parts
Transitive: to break a set
Example
The seller would n't break the bundle of magazines.
She decided to break the collection into smaller groups for display.
14
换零, 兑换
to exchange a sum of money for the same amount but in smaller bills or coins
Transitive: to break a bill
Example
I'd like to break this $ 20 into fives, please.
我想把这20美元换成五美元的，我可以吗？
Do you have change to break this £ 50 note?
你有零钱来换这个50英镑的钞票吗？
15
开球, 开场
(primarily in the game of billiards, snooker, or pool) to be the first player who strikes at the beginning of a game
Intransitive
Example
To start the match, the player who breaks must aim carefully.
为了开始比赛，开球的选手必须仔细瞄准。
In this round, I'll let you break and see how the balls scatter.
在这一局，我会让你开球，看看球是如何散开的。
16
突破水面, 冲出水面
to rise through the surface of sea, pool, etc.
Transitive: to break the surface of water
Example
The turtle 's head broke the surface momentarily before it dived underwater again.
乌龟的头部突破水面片刻后，又再次潜入水中。
When the buoyant object broke the surface, it bobbed gently on the water.
当浮力物体突破水面时，它轻轻地在水面上漂浮。
17
突然变化 (tūrán biànhuà), 天气转变 (tiānqì zhuǎnbiàn)
(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability
Intransitive
Example
After days of foggy conditions, the weather broke, revealing clear blue skies.
经过几天雾霭天气，天气突然变化，露出了明亮的蓝天。
As the summer turned to autumn, the temperature suddenly broke, and a chill filled the air.
随着夏季变成秋季，气温突然变化，空气中充满了寒意。
17.1
翻滚, 破浪
(of waves of water) to fall or be dissolved into foam, particularly on the shoreline
Intransitive
Example
The stormy sea was breaking over the stranded boat.
翻滚的海浪正扑打着搁浅的船。
Surfers love the challenge of riding the waves as they break.
冲浪者喜欢挑战在海浪翻滚、破浪时骑行的乐趣。
17.2
开始, 破晓
(of a day, dawn, or a storm) to begin
Intransitive
Example
The storm broke as we reached the shelter.
Night was breaking, and the stars were fading.
17.3
云层散开, 云层裂开
(of clouds) to clear out or show an opening
Intransitive
Example
It was a gloomy morning, but by midday, the clouds started to break, giving us hope for a better day.
这是一个阴沉的早晨，但到中午时分，云层散开，给我们带来了更好一天的希望。
When the rain stopped, the clouds began to break, promising a nicer afternoon.
当雨停下来时，云层开始散开，预示着一个更美好的下午。
18
打破, 破坏
to use force in order to open something secure such as a safe
Transitive: to break a safe compartment
Example
They tried to break the old chest but found it more challenging than they expected.
Criminals attempted to break open the bank's safe during the heist.
Break
01
休息, 间歇
a rest from the work or activity we usually do
Example
After three hours of driving, they took a break at a rest stop.
经过三个小时的驾驶，他们在一个休息站停下来休息。
I need a short break before I continue working.
我需要一个短暂的休息，才能继续工作。
02
骨折, 破裂
a fracture in a hard tissue, such as bone
03
中断, 休息
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
04
机遇, 突破
an unexpected fortunate event, particularly one that leads to success
Example
He got his big break when he was cast in a major movie role.
他被选中出演一部主要电影角色时获得了一个大突破。
The new product launch was a break for the struggling company.
新产品的发布是这家艰难公司的一个突破。
05
破裂, 打破
the act of breaking something
06
裂痕, 分裂
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
07
断层, 地壳裂缝
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
08
中断, 暂停
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
09
突袭, 急冲
a sudden dash
10
开球, 破球
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool
11
逃脱, 越狱
an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will
Example
The prisoner planned his break from prison meticulously, waiting for the perfect moment to flee.
囚犯精心策划了他的越狱，等待着逃脱的完美时机。
The thieves made a daring break from the scene of the crime, disappearing into the night.
这些小偷大胆地从犯罪现场逃脱，消失在夜色中。
12
未中, 失手
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare
13
破发, 接发胜
the act of winning a game while receiving serve, instead of serving
14
破裂, 断裂
the occurrence of breaking
15
声音的突然变化, 声调的中断
an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)
Example
There was a break in the meeting when everyone stepped out for refreshments.
在会议期间，所有人都暂时退出去吃点心，进行了一个休息。
The documentary included a break to highlight key statistics on screen.
该纪录片包含了一个休息，以强调屏幕上的关键统计数据。
17
商业广告插播, 广告中断
a short pause in a TV or radio program for advertisement
Example
Television networks often schedule commercial breaks during prime-time shows to maximize advertising revenue.
电视网络通常在黄金时段节目中插播商业广告，以最大化广告收入。
During the break in the program, viewers are typically shown a series of advertisements for products and services.
在节目广告中断期间，观众通常会看到一系列产品和服务的广告。
18
课间休息, 休息时间
a period of time during the school day when students are not in class, often used for relaxation, refreshment, or other activities
Example
During the break, students socialize with friends in the cafeteria.
Teachers use the break to prepare materials for their next class.
