to break in
[phrase form: break]
01
闯入, 盗窃
to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something
Intransitive
例子
The homeowners worried about someone trying to break in while they were away.
房主担心他们不在时有人试图闯入。
02
打断, 插话
to start to speak in the middle of a conversation
Intransitive
例子
He broke in with a comment as soon as they paused.
他们一停下来，他就插嘴发表评论。
03
推出, 创新
to start something entirely new or take it to a higher level
Transitive: to break in sth
例子
The school is excited to break in a digital learning platform.
学校对推出一个数字学习平台感到兴奋。
04
驯服, 训练
to make a horse obedient, typically a young one
Transitive: to break in a horse
例子
The trainer emphasized the importance of trust when breaking horses in.
训练师强调了在驯服马匹时信任的重要性。
05
向内坍塌, 塌陷
to break in a way that causes the broken parts to fall inward
Intransitive
例子
The weakened dam is at risk of breaking in after days of heavy rain.
在连日大雨之后，被削弱的大坝有向内崩塌的风险。
06
磨合, 使变软
to make something work better by using it regularly
Transitive: to break in sth
例子
Regular exercise will break in the new sneakers.
定期锻炼会磨合新运动鞋。
07
使适应, 培训
to assist someone in getting used to a specific way of behaving or working
Transitive: to break in sb
例子
The mentor's role is to break the mentee in by offering valuable insights.
导师的角色是通过提供有价值的见解来引导学员。
