Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
break in
打断; 强行进入某个地方
Meaning
to interrupt; to force entry into a place
Example
Sorry to **break in**, but can I add something?
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break in on
打断对话或在线讨论
Meaning
to interrupt a conversation or online discussion
Example
Sorry to **break in on** your chat, but I have an update.
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break into a smile
突然开始微笑
Meaning
to suddenly start smiling
Example
He **broke into a smile** when he heard the good news.
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break into conversation
加入一个正在进行的对话
Meaning
to join an ongoing conversation
Example
He politely **broke into the conversation** to share his opinion.
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break into exports
开始在外国市场销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start selling goods or services to foreign markets
Example
Many local companies are trying to **break into exports** to expand growth.
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break into innovation
在新的领域或市场开始创新
Meaning
to start innovating in a new field or market
Example
The company is trying to **break into innovation** by investing in AI research.
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break into laughter
突然大笑
Meaning
to suddenly start laughing
Example
They **broke into laughter** when the teacher made a joke.
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break into markets
在新市场开始销售商品或服务
Meaning
to start to sell goods or services in a new market
Example
Many startups aim to **break into markets** in Africa to support sustainable growth.
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break into new markets
成功进入新的市场或行业
Meaning
to successfully enter a new market or industry
Example
The startup managed to **break into new markets** with its AI-powered tools.
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break into phases
将项目分成更小的部分或阶段
Meaning
to divide a project into smaller parts or stages
Example
We decided to **break the project into phases** to manage it more effectively.
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break into production
开始生产新产品；大规模开始生产
Meaning
to start producing something new; to begin manufacturing on a large scale
Example
The country plans to **break into production** of electric vehicles next year.
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break into profits
在经历了亏损或投资期之后开始赚钱
Meaning
to start making profits after a period of losses or investment
Example
After three years, the startup finally **broke into profits**.
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break into tears
突然开始哭泣
Meaning
to start crying suddenly
Example
He **broke into tears** when he saw his old friend after many years.
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break into tech
开始在科技行业工作
Meaning
to start working in the technology industry
Example
She worked hard to **break into tech** after finishing her degree.
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break language barriers
克服由于语言差异而导致的沟通困难
Meaning
to overcome difficulties in communication due to language differences
Example
Translation apps help travelers **break language barriers** easily.
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break limits
超越通常可能或预期的事物
Meaning
to go beyond what is normally possible or expected
Example
He **broke limits** by achieving what no one else dared to try.
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break news to
与某人分享重要或令人不安的信息
Meaning
to share important or upsetting information with someone
Example
He had to **break news to** his editor about the source backing out.
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break off
突然结束；停止说话或谈判
Meaning
to end suddenly; to stop speaking or negotiating
Example
They **broke off** the engagement last month.
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break off communication
突然或故意停止沟通
Meaning
to stop communicating suddenly or intentionally
Example
After the argument, they **broke off communication** for months.
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break off diplomatic ties
结束国家之间的正式关系
Meaning
to end official relations between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off diplomatic ties** after the border conflict.
phrasal-verb
break off from
暂时停止做某事
Meaning
to pause or stop doing something temporarily
Example
She had to **break off from** studying to answer a call.
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break off relations
结束国家之间的外交或政治关系
Meaning
to end diplomatic or political connections between countries
Example
The two nations decided to **break off relations** after the border dispute escalated.
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break off talks
突然停止讨论或谈判
Meaning
to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly
Example
The two countries decided to **break off talks** after repeated disagreements.
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break off thoughts
突然停止负面或焦虑的想法
Meaning
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
Example
Whenever you start overthinking, **break off thoughts** and focus on something present.