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词组 break in
释义
Idiom
break inbreak in (something)
to make something comfortable by using it.
They're great shoes because I've already broken them in.

Phr V
break in
breaks, breaking, broke, broken
break in
to get into a building or car by using force, usually in order to steal something
They broke in through the kitchen window.
break-in
noun
Two expensive paintings were stolen during the break-in.
to use someone else's computer without permission in order to find out or change information
Use a password to prevent anyone from breaking in.
break in sth or break sth in
to wear something new {esp. shoes} for short periods of time in order to make them comfortable
I'm just wearing these boots around the house to break them in.He's breaking in a new baseball mitt.
if you break in a young or wild horse, you train it to behave well
He had spent months breaking this horse in.
American to drive a vehicle carefully and slowly for a short time when it is new, so that you do not damage its engine
She can't drive fast as she's still breaking the car in.
break in (sth)
to start talking when someone else is talking so that they cannot continue what they were saying
'Tom,' Maggie broke in anxiously. 'Do we have to leave tomorrow?'
often + on
I'm sorry to break in on you like this, but there's an urgent call for you, Jenny.
break in sb or break sb in
informal to make someone become used to a new job or activity
She was worried about starting a new job but her boss broke her in gently.
phrasebreak in1. 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 inbreak 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: interrupt4. break sth inbreak 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 sthbreak 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.

break in

1. verb To force entry into something, often a building. They called the police as soon as they heard someone break in downstairs. I had to break in—I didn't have my house key, and no one else was home!
2. verb To interrupt someone or something. I'm sorry to break in, but I have some information that might help. Mom is always using the phone in her office to break in on my conversations!
3. verb To use an object or item enough that it begins to feel comfortable or be more easily usable. Often said of shoes. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "in." It took a while to break in my new leather boots, but they sure are comfy now.
4. verb To teach or train someone to do a new job or task and thereby raise their level of experience beyond that of a novice. Don't worry, I'll break in the new hire before I assign her to your project.
5. verb To destroy a physical structure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "break" and "in." I'll break this door in if you don't come out here right now!
6. noun An instance of forced entry into something, often a building. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. This neighborhood has had a lot of break-ins recently. A shattered window is often evidence of a break-in.

break someone in

to train someone to do a new job; to supervise someone who is learning to do a new job. Who will break the new employee in? I have to break in a new receptionist.

break something in

 
1. Lit. to crush or batter something to pieces; to break something down. Why are you breaking the door in? Here's the key! Who broke in the door?
2. Fig. to use a new device until it runs well and smoothly; to wear shoes, perhaps a little at a time, until they feel comfortable. I can't drive at high speed until I break this car in. I want to go out this weekend and break in the car. The new shoes hurt her feet because they were not yet broken in.

break in (to something or some place)

to force entry into a place criminally; to enter some place forcibly for the purpose of robbery or other illegal acts. The thugs broke into the liquor store. They broke in and took all the money.

break in

 (on someone)
1. to burst into a place and violate some one's privacy. The police broke in on him at his home and arrested him. They needed a warrant to break in.
2. to interrupt someone's conversation. (See also (on something)">break in (on something).) If you need to talk to me, just break in on me. Feel free to break in if it's an emergency.

break in

(on something) to interrupt something; to intrude upon something. (See also (on someone)">break in (on someone).) I didn't mean to break in on your discussion. Please don't break in on us just now. This is important.

break in

1. Enter by force, as in The thieves broke in through the back door. [Mid-1500s]Also see break into.
2. Also, break in on. Interrupt or disturb something unexpectedly, as in His assistant broke in with the bad news just as we were ready to sign the agreement, or He broke in on our private talks. [Mid-1600s]
3. Train or instruct someone in a new job or enterprise, as in Every semester she had to break in a new teaching assistant. [Late 1700s]
4. Loosen or soften with use, as in It takes a while to break in a pair of new shoes.

break in

v.
1. To enter a place forcibly or illegally: While we were out of the house, a thief tried to break in.
2. To interrupt a conversation or discussion: We were talking about the weather when my friend broke in and said it was time to leave.
3. To loosen or soften something with use: I need to break in my new boots before I take any long hikes.
4. To train or domesticate an animal: Be sure to break in your puppies at an early age. The horses were very good to ride once the trainer had broken them in.
5. To accustom someone to a new task: The sergeant broke in the new recruits to the army way of life. It was hard to keep up with the work, but my colleagues broke me in gradually.
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