LECTURE 2 基本动词 BREAK 2
LECTURE 2 基本动词 BREAK 2
词组讲解
1. break into sth. / break sb. or sth. in ***突然闯入，破门而入；驯，训练；打断
解 短语动词；词义溯源：闯入
例 Adetermined thief can break into any building if given the time and opportunity. Security dogs make sure he has neither. Call Top Dog Security at 1-800-555-3838 to find out more about how we can help you stop intruders for half the cost of security guards.
2. break loose from sb. or sth. / break loose **挣脱（束缚）；逃脱
解 习语；词义溯源：成为［从（from）］某人或某物处［松开、解放（loose）］的状态；参照break away from sb. or sth.
例 Simpson broke loose from the grip of the 150 kilogram tackler and launched himself over the goal line. His agility and determination earned him the game's Most Valuable Player （MVP） Award.
3. break new ground **开辟新天地；成为（某事的）开拓者；着手做新工作
解 习语；词义溯源：开垦［新土地（new ground）］；参照break ground for sth.
例 Marie Curie broke new ground in radioactive element research at the expense of her own life. Pioneering the frontiers of the science, she unwittingly exposed herself to the deadly rays of radioactive materials.
4. break off with sb. / break off sth. ***（男女之间）断绝关系，分手；中止，中断（对话、友好关系等）
解 短语动词；词义溯源：与某人［完全（off）］中断关系
例 GMotors of America and D Motors mutually agreed to break off their joint venture cooperation in the production of automobiles. Citing “differences in expectations,”both found it beneficial to end the relationship and move on to other projects.
5. break one's neck 〔back〕 **竭尽全力，拼命做
解 习语；词义溯源：（累得）折断［脖子（neck）或背部（back）］
例 Ibroke my neck raising my five children. Now my youngest daughter wants me to help take care of her two children after she divorces her husband. I feel sorry for her, but I just don't have the energy for kids anymore.
巩固练习
(A) broke into
(B) breaking loose
(C) break new ground
(D) broken off
(E) break my neck
1. A: Patrick's a real pioneer. He's taken his research into areas no one has ever gone before. B: Yeah, he's always been the one to ______—even as a boy.
2. A: Even though Han Jing and An Shan have ______ their intimate relationship, they still remain good friends. B: That's good. Every time I've stopped associating with a girl, it's been in a heated argument.
3. A: I could ______ preparing dinner and Frank wouldn't even notice. So I don't bother. B: I know what you mean. My husband never appreciates all the hard work and effort I put into cooking his meals either.
4. A: Your Honor, my client admits having entered the house, but it was not an illegal entry as the plaintiff's lawyer claims. B: Your Honor, the defendant had no right to be there. He ______ my client's house—it's plain and simple.
5. A: Sorry I'm late. I had a hard time ______ from the office tonight. It was a hectic day. B: You ought to set a time limit as I do. Once it's five o'clock, I get away from the office no matter what's going on.
■ ANSWER
1. (C)
2. (D)
3. (E)
4. (A)
5. (B)
参考译文
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2. 辛普森摆脱了体重150公斤的阻截队员，越过门线。他的灵活和坚定使他赢得了本场比赛的最有价值球员（MVP）奖。
3. 玛丽·居里付出毕生精力，在放射性元素研究领域取得了新的突破。她是这一前沿科学的先驱，也无意中将自己暴露在了放射性物质致命的射线当中。
4. 美国G Motors公司和D Motors公司均同意中止双方制造汽车的合作关系。据称，由于“对预期存在异议”，双方均认为应该停止合作，转向其他项目。
5. 我费尽心力把五个孩子抚养成人。现在，我的小女儿跟丈夫离婚后，希望我帮她照顾两个孩子。我同情她的遭遇，但是我已经没有精力再去照看孩子了。
II. 1. A：帕特里克是一位真正的开拓者。他所研究的领域以前从来没有人涉足。B：是啊，他总是有新的突破——从小就这样。
2. A：尽管韩静和安山分手了，但他们还是好朋友。B：真是太好了。每次我不再跟一个女孩交往的时候，我们总是会激烈地争吵。
3. A：我做晚餐费尽力气，弗兰克根本视而不见。所以我才不会自找麻烦。B：我理解你。我丈夫也从来没有对我为他做饭付出的辛苦和努力向我表示过感谢。
4. A：法官大人，尽管我的委托人承认进入了那栋房子，但并非像原告所说的那样是非法闯入的。B：法官大人，被告没有权利进那栋房子。他闯入了我的委托人家中——这一点显而易见。
5. A：很抱歉，我迟到了。我今晚工作太忙，难以脱身。B：你应该像我一样设定一个时限。只要到了五点钟，不论有什么事，我都会离开办公室。
