break off

US /breɪk ɔf/
UK /breɪk ɔf/
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1.

折断, 掰开

to separate something from a larger piece by force

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He managed to break off a piece of the chocolate bar.
他设法掰下了一块巧克力。
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The branch broke off in the strong wind.
树枝在强风中折断了。
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snap offdetachseverfracturecleave
2.

中断, 停止

to suddenly stop speaking or doing something

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She broke off in mid-sentence.
她突然停下了话语。
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The negotiations broke off without an agreement.
谈判在没有达成协议的情况下中断了。
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stopceasehaltdiscontinuesuspend
3.

解除, 断绝

to end a relationship or agreement suddenly

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They decided to break off their engagement.
他们决定解除婚约。
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The two countries broke off diplomatic relations.
两国断绝了外交关系。
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terminatedissolveenddiscontinuesever
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