break ranks
US /breɪk ræŋks/
UK /breɪk ræŋks/
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脱离队伍, 背离立场
to fail to keep in line with the other members of a group or organization; to abandon a common cause or position
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One senator decided to break ranks and vote against his party's bill.
一位参议员决定脱离队伍，投票反对他所在党的法案。
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It's difficult for employees to break ranks when management is so unified.
当管理层如此团结时，员工很难脱离队伍。