|
1.break into sth./ break sb. or sth. in 突然闯入，破门而入；驯，训练；打断
（1）讲解：短语动词；词义溯源：闯入
（2）例句：A determined thief can break into any building if given the time and opportunity. Security dogs make sure he has neither. Call Top Dog Security at 1-800-555-3838 to find out more about how we can help you stop intruders for half the cost of security guards. 只要有时间和机会，一个下定决心的小偷能够闯入任何一栋建筑。使用“安全狗”可以确保小偷既没有时间，也不可能有机会入侵。请拨打“顶级安全狗”热线电话1-800-555-3838，了解我们如何仅用雇保安一半的成本，帮您阻止小偷闯入。
2.break loose from sb. or sth. / break loose 挣脱（束缚）；逃脱
（1）讲解：词义溯源：成为{从（from）} 某人或某物处{松开，解放（loose）}的状态；参照break away from sb. or sth.
（2）例句：Simpson broke loose from the grip of the 150 kilogram tackler and launched himself over the goal line. His agility and determination earned him the game’s Most Valuable Player(MVP)Award.辛普森摆脱了体重150公斤的阻截队员，越过门线。他的灵活和坚定使他赢得了本场比赛的最有价值球员（MVP）奖。
3.break new ground 开辟新天地；成为（某事的）开拓者；着手做新工作
（1）讲解：习语；词义溯源：开垦{新土地（new ground）}; 参照break ground for sth.
（2）例句：Marie Curie broke new ground in radioactive element research at the expense of her own life. Pioneering the frontiers of the science, she unwittingly exposed herself to the deadly rays of radioactive materials.玛丽. 居里付出必生精力，在放射性元素研究领域取得了新的突破。她是这一前沿科学的先驱，也无意中将自己暴露在了放射性物质致命的射线当中。
4.break off with sb. / break off sth. （男女之间）断绝关系，分手，中止，中断（对话，友好关系等）
（1）讲解：短语动词；词义溯源：与某人{完全（off）}中断关系
（2）例句：G Motors of America and D Motors mutually agreed to break off their joint venture cooperation in the production of automobiles. Citing “differences in expectations,” both found it beneficial to end the relationship and move on to other projects.美国G Motor公司和D Motor 公司均同意中止双方制造汽车的合作关系。据称，由于“对预期存在差异”，双方均认为应该停止合作，转向其他项目。
5.break one’s neck [back] 竭尽全力，拼命做
（1）讲解：习语；词义溯源：（累得）折断[ 脖子（neck）或背部（back）]
（2）例句：I broke my neck raising my five children. Now my youngest daughter wants me to help take care of her two children after she divorces her husband. I feel sorry for her, but I just don’t have the energy for kids anymore. 我费尽心力把五个孩子抚养成人。现在，我的小女儿跟丈夫离婚后，希望我帮她照顾两个孩子。我同情她的遭遇，但是我已经没有精力再去照看孩子了。
|
