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to break off
[phrase form: break]
01
打断, 折断
to use force to separate one thing from another
Transitive: to break off sth
Example
The sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
The mechanic broke off the rusty bolt with a wrench.
02
断裂, 折断
to become separated from a larger entity
Intransitive
Example
The tree branch broke off in the strong wind.
树枝在强风中折断了。
The cookie broke off into smaller pieces when dropped.
饼干在掉落时断裂成更小的碎片。
03
中止, 暂停
to suddenly stop an activity or an action
Transitive: to break off an activity or action
Example
The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
The athlete had to break off the race due to an unexpected injury.
04
打断, 中断
to stop speaking or end a conversation suddenly
Intransitive
Example
The speaker broke off, suppressing a laugh.
发言者打断了，忍住了笑。
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
他在说到一半时打断了自己，因为他意识到忘记了一个关键点。
05
结束关系, 解除关系
to end a romantic or personal relationship suddenly
Transitive: to break off a relationship
Example
She decided to break the engagement off due to irreconcilable differences.
He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
