break in ( breaking, broke, broken, breaks )

• 1. 

  PHRASAL VERB If someone, usually a thief, breaks in, they get into a building by force. (常指盗贼) 破门而入

  例：

  Masked robbers broke in and made off with $8,000.

  蒙面盗贼们破门而入偷走了$8000。

• 2. 

  → see also break-in

• 3. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you break in on someone's conversation or activity, you interrupt them. 打断 (谈话、活动)

  例：

  O'Leary broke in on his thoughts.

  奥利里打断了他的思路。

  例：

  Mrs. Southern listened keenly, occasionally breaking in with pertinent questions.

  萨瑟恩夫人兴致勃勃地听着,偶尔插入一个相关的问题。

• 4. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you break someone in, you get them used to a new job or situation. 使适应 (新工作或新情况)

  例：

  The band is breaking in a new backing vocalist, who sounds great.

  该乐队在让一名听上去很棒的新伴奏歌手适应。

• 5. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you break in something new, you gradually use or wear it for longer and longer periods until it is ready to be used or worn all the time. 磨合

  例：

  When breaking in an engine, you should refrain from high speeds for the first thousand miles.

  磨合发动机时,你应当避免在最初的1千英里高速行驶。