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To cost an excessive amount of money, exceeding one's budget or ability to pay.

花费太多

• This restaurant is reasonably priced; it won't break the bank.

這家餐廳價格合理，不會讓你破產。

To overcome obstacles that prevent understanding and communication between people with differing viewpoints.

消彌分歧，增進了解

• Through cultural exchange programs, we can break down barriers between different communities.

透過文化交流計劃，我們可以打破不同社群之間的隔閡。

To complete the most difficult or significant part of a task or project.

完成某事最困難或最重要的部分。

• After months of hard work, we've finally broken the back of the project.

經過數月的努力，我們終於完成了這個專案最困難的部分。

To reach a point in a business venture or activity where there is neither profit nor loss; to cover all costs without making a gain.

（尤指商業活動）達到收支平衡，不賺不賠

• The restaurant barely broke even in its first six months of operation.

這家餐廳在開業的前六個月勉強達到收支平衡。

To expel gas from the digestive system through the anus.

放屁

• In the quiet library, someone suddenly broke wind, causing a few giggles.

在安靜的圖書館裡，有人突然放了個屁，引起幾聲竊笑。

To share a meal together, often implying a communal or social aspect of eating.

一起吃飯

• They often break bread together on weekends, sharing food and joy.

他們經常在週末一起用餐，分享食物和歡樂。

To initiate social interaction in a tense or unfamiliar situation, making others feel more comfortable and at ease.

打破僵局；使氣氛變得輕鬆

• The host told a joke to break the ice before the meeting started.

主持人在會議開始前講了一個笑話來打破僵局。

To be innovative and different from established norms or conventions.

打破常規，與眾不同。

• This movie breaks the mould of traditional storytelling, offering the audience a completely new experience.

這部電影打破了傳統敘事模式，為觀眾提供了全新的體驗。

To suddenly emerge from a hidden or concealed location.

從隱蔽處突然出現或衝出。

• The fox broke cover suddenly as the hunters approached.

當獵人靠近時，狐狸突然從隱蔽處衝了出來。

To work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion.

努力工作

• She nearly broke her back to make sure the show went smoothly.

她幾乎是拼了命確保演出順利進行。

The act of unlawfully entering a building, typically by force, with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft.

（尤指為了偷竊） 非法強行闖入房屋

• The police are investigating the breaking and entering that occurred last night.

警方正在調查昨晚發生的非法闖入案件。

To publicly disagree with or criticize a group that one belongs to; to act in opposition to an established group or organization.

（對團體的）公開反對

• After the union leaders decided to accept the company's new contract, some members chose to break ranks and publicly oppose it.

在工會領導決定接受公司的新合約後，一些成員選擇公開反對並與工會決裂。

To cause someone profound sadness, typically by rejecting or abandoning them romantically.

使…心碎

• He seems to enjoy breaking the hearts of those girls.

他似乎很享受讓那些女孩心碎。

to inform someone of unpleasant or upsetting news.

向某人傳達壞消息

• The doctor had to carefully break the news to the patient that they had a serious illness.

醫生不得不小心地向病人告知他們患有嚴重疾病的消息。

To do or discover something new or to make significant progress in an area.

創新

• This research breaks new ground in the field of medicine.

這項研究在醫學領域開闢了新天地。

Used to tell people to stop fighting or arguing.

別打了！

• You two, break it up! Stop fighting now!

你們兩個，別打了！現在立刻停止！

A phrase used to wish someone good luck, particularly before a performance or presentation.

祝你好運（尤指表演前）

• I heard you’re performing tonight, break a leg!

我聽說你今晚要表演，祝你成功！