broke
/brəʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /broʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /brəʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbrōk/ (ame, mw)
broke — verb
1. the word you use for break in the simple past tense.
the word you use for break in the simple past tense.
Omar broke the blue plate while washing dishes after dinner.
past tense: broke something
During the storm, a branch broke and hit the garden fence.
intransitive use: something broke
Priya broke her glasses when she slipped on the wet steps.
Our old radio broke again, so Dad drove to town.
文法句型
broke something
something broke
用法筆記
Only identifies the simple past form. For the full range of meanings and other forms such as 'broken' and 'breaking', see the main entry for 'break'.
常見錯誤
broke — adjective
1. with no cash left and not able to spend much.
with no cash left and not able to spend much.
After paying rent, Leila was broke until Friday night.
be broke
We're broke this month, so let's cook at home.
By Sunday evening, the students were broke and shared instant noodles.
One hospital bill left Aunt Rosa flat broke for weeks.
Theo wants new headphones, but he's broke after the school trip.
文法句型
be broke
go broke
flat broke
用法筆記
Usually follows 'be' and often describes a temporary lack of money. Distinguish from 'poor', which can describe a broader or longer-term condition.