강한 충격이나 힘을 받아 여러 조각으로 나누어지거나 손상되다.
To separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
예문:
"The fragile vase broke into tiny shards when it hit the floor."
"He accidentally broke the dry twig while walking through the forest."
"The heavy snow caused the old roof to break under the pressure."
법률, 규정, 약속 또는 합의 사항을 지키지 않고 위반하다.
To fail to observe a law, regulation, agreement, or promise.
예문:
"Drivers who break the speed limit will face heavy fines."
"You should never break a promise made to a close friend."
"The company was sued for breaking the terms of the contract."
일이나 연속적인 상태 도중에 갖는 짧은 휴식 시간이나 중단.
A short period of rest or an interruption in continuity or work.
예문:
"Let's take a fifteen-minute break before we start the next session."
"There was a brief break in the rain, so we ran to the car."
뉴스나 스캔들 등이 갑자기 대중에게 알려지거나 터지다.
Of news or a scandal, to suddenly become public knowledge.
예문:
"The scandal broke just days before the national election."
"As soon as the story broke, it went viral on social media."
큰 액수의 지폐를 잔돈이나 작은 단위의 화폐로 바꾸다.
To change a large unit of money into smaller denominations.
예문:
"Can you break a twenty-dollar bill so I have change for the bus?"
"I had to break a hundred to pay for the small snack."
기계적 결함이나 시스템 오류로 인해 제대로 작동하지 않게 되다.
To stop functioning properly due to a mechanical or system failure.
예문:
"The elevator broke again, forcing everyone to use the stairs."
"My old laptop finally broke after years of constant use."
성공을 위한 행운의 기회나 유리한 상황.
A stroke of luck or a favorable opportunity for success.
예문:
"Getting that lead role in the movie was the big break she needed."
"We finally got a lucky break when the witness came forward."