to break off
01
折断, 分离
to use force to separate one thing from another
Transitive: to break off sth
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
off
基本动词
break
现在时
break off
第三人称单数
breaks off
现在分词
breaking off
一般过去时
broke off
过去分词
broken off
例子
The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
雕塑家掰下一块粘土来塑形。
02
折断, 分离
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
例子
The tree branch broke off in the strong wind.
树枝在强风中折断了。
03
突然停止, 中断
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Transitive: to break off an activity or action
例子
The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
由于 unforeseen circumstances，该组织不得不中断活动。
04
中断, 突然停止
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
例子
The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
演讲者突然停下来，忍住笑声。
05
断绝, 结束
to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
Transitive: to break off a relationship
例子
She decided to break the engagement off due to irreconcilable differences.
由于不可调和的分歧，她决定解除婚约。
