break into
[phrasal verb] 1 break into (something)
: to enter (a house, building, etc.) illegally and especially by using force非法強行闖入(房屋、建築等) — see also break in 1 (above) 2
: to begin to do or have (something) suddenly突然發生 -
She broke into tears. [=she suddenly began to cry]她突然哭了起來。
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The audience broke into applause. [=the audience suddenly began applauding]觀衆中突然爆發出掌聲。
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His face broke into a smile. [=he suddenly smiled]他臉上突然露出笑容。
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The horse broke into a gallop. [=the horse suddenly began to gallop]馬突然飛奔起來。
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She broke into song. [=she suddenly began to sing]她突然唱起歌來。
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: to enter or get started in (something, such as a profession)進入,開始從事(某種職業等) 4
: to interrupt (something)打斷 — see also break in 2 (above)