break cover

Related to word: break

Idiom

Definition

  1. To suddenly emerge from a hidden or concealed location.

    从隐蔽处突然出现或冲出。

    • The fox broke cover suddenly as the hunters approached.

      当猎人靠近时,狐狸突然从隐蔽处冲了出来。

    • After hours of hiding, the suspect finally broke cover from behind the building.

      在隐藏了几个小时后,嫌疑人终于从建筑物后面冲了出来。

    • As the gunfire ceased, the soldiers broke cover from their trenches.

      当枪声停止时,士兵们从战壕中突然出现。