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 sculptor broke off a chunk of clay for shaping.
雕塑家掰下一块粘土来塑形。
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 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 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。
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。
He broke off mid-sentence when he realized he had forgotten a crucial point.
当他意识到自己忘记了一个关键点时，他突然停止了说话。
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。
He broke off the friendship after a series of betrayals.
在一系列背叛之后，他断绝了友谊。
