to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
折断, 分离
to use force to separate one thing from another
Transitive: to break off sth
例子
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
机械师用扳手折断了生锈的螺栓。
02
折断, 分离
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
例子
The cookie broke off into smaller pieces when dropped.
饼干掉下来时碎成了小片。
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 athlete had to break off the race due to an unexpected injury.
由于意外受伤，运动员不得不中断比赛。
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
He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
在一系列背叛之后，他断绝了友谊。
