| 词组 | break in |
| 释义 | break in 1. break in to get into a building illegally by using force, especially in order to steal something: ▪ Nearly two months ago, thieves broke in while she was asleep and took all her jewellery. break-in n C when people get into a building illegally by using force, especially in order to steal something: ▪ Five men were arrested after the break-in on Monday night. 2. break sb in • break in sb informal to make someone get used to doing a job or activity, especially by letting them do it a little and then gradually making them do it more: ▪ New trainees are usually broken in quite gently - we don't want to frighten them away! ▪ We'll do a short run today just to break you in, and then build it up over the next few weeks. 3. break in literary to suddenly say something when someone else is already talking, so that they cannot continue: ▪ "This is all very interesting," Ottley broke in, "but how do I know it's true?" ■ SIMILAR TO: interrupt 4. break sth in • break in sth to wear new shoes, boots etc for short periods of time until they become comfortable enough to wear all the time: ▪ I don't think I'll wear these shoes to work until I've broken them in at home first. 5. break in sth • break sth in to train a young horse to behave well and to allow people to ride it: ▪ David had bought the horse as a two-year-old, and broken her in himself. |
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