to break out
[phrase form: break]
01
逃脱, 越狱
to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
Intransitive
例子
The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.
囚犯们试图在夜间越狱。
The movie showcased a dramatic plot of prisoners trying to break out.
这部电影展示了囚犯试图越狱的戏剧性情节。
02
爆发, 开始传播
(of an infectious disease) to start and spread within a community
Intransitive
Transitive: to break out a disease
例子
The virus broke out in the densely populated city.
病毒在人口稠密的城市爆发了。
The unsupervised food handling broke out cases of foodborne illnesses.
无人监督的食品处理爆发了食源性疾病病例。
03
爆发, 开始
(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly
Intransitive
例子
Violence broke out during the protest, leading to chaos.
抗议期间暴力爆发，导致混乱。
A fight broke out at the bar, resulting in police intervention.
酒吧里爆发了一场打斗，导致警方介入。
04
长痘痘, 出疹子
to start to have pimples or a rash, typically on the face
Intransitive
例子
Make sure to remove your makeup; otherwise, you might break out.
确保卸妆；否则，你可能会 长痘痘。
I never used to break out until I started a new medication.
在开始服用新药之前，我从未长过痘痘。
05
拿出, 开始使用
to take something out of storage and bring it into use
Transitive: to break out sth
例子
She broke out her favorite board game for the family.
她为家人拿出了她最喜欢的棋盘游戏。
The school broke out the sports equipment for the tournament.
学校为锦标赛拿出了体育器材。
