breakaway
breakaway — 形容詞
- breakawaypositive
- more breakawaycomparative
- most breakawaysuperlative
1. used for a group or region that broke off from a bigger political body or organi
分離的
從較大群體或國家脫離的
used for a group or region that broke off from a bigger political body or organisation, usually aiming to become independent
The breakaway region declared independence after years of armed conflict.
這個分離地區在多年武裝衝突後宣布獨立。
breakaway + region; attributive
A breakaway faction within the ruling party formed its own leadership council.
執政黨內部分裂出來的一個派系成立了自家的領導委員會。
breakaway + faction; political context
International mediators tried to negotiate a peace deal with the breakaway republic.
國際調解人試圖與這個分離共和國談判達成和平協議。
The breakaway group set up its own school and health clinic in the mountains.
這個分離團體在山區設立了自己的學校和診所。
- separatist
stronger emphasis on the desire for independence, often used for political movements
- secessionist
formal, used in legal or political contexts about leaving a state or union
- splinter
used for small groups that break away from a larger organization, usually due to disagreement
- united
describes groups or regions that stay together under one system
- mainstream
describes the larger, established group that the breakaway leaves
文法句型
breakaway + noun (group/faction/republic)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used after a linking verb like 'is' or 'became'.
常見錯誤
breakaway — 名詞
- breakawaysingular
- breakawaysplural
1. an act of leaving a larger group, organization, or political unit, typically bec
脫離
因意見分歧而脫離原屬團體的行為
an act of leaving a larger group, organization, or political unit, typically because of a disagreement or a desire for independence
The breakaway from the main church shocked the local community.
脫離母教會的行動震驚了當地社區。
breakaway from + [group]
After the breakaway, the new organization set up its own headquarters in Kaohsiung.
脫離之後，這個新組織在高雄設立了自己的總部。
The company's board tried everything to prevent a breakaway by its most profitable division.
公司董事會極力阻止旗下最賺錢的部門脫離公司。
The breakaway was the result of years of tension between the two rival factions.
這次脫離是兩派對立多年所導致的結果。
Lien argued that a breakaway would damage the movement's credibility.
Lien 認為脫離組織會損害這個運動的公信力。
- split
less formal, can describe any division within a group
- secession
formal, specific to leaving a political union or state
- defection
focuses on abandoning a group to join another, often in politics or the military
- withdrawal
general term for pulling out; does not necessarily imply disagreement
- unification
the act of joining or bringing together
- merger
when two groups combine into one
文法句型
breakaway from + [organization/group]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'from' to specify the group being left. The related verb phrase is 'break away from'.
常見錯誤
2. in road cycling, one or more competitors who separate from the main pack (the pe
突圍車群
自行車賽中領先主集團的車手或車群
in road cycling, one or more competitors who separate from the main pack (the peloton) during a race, or the action of doing this
The breakaway built a lead of over three minutes before the final mountain climb.
這個突圍集團在最後一個爬坡點之前領先了三分多鐘。
build a lead; cycling race context
Nikos joined the breakaway early in the stage and stayed ahead for sixty kilometres.
Nikos 在比賽初期就加入突圍集團，領先了六十公里。
The peloton caught the breakaway with only two hundred metres left to race.
主集團在離終點僅剩兩百公尺時追上了突圍車手。
A solo breakaway is rarely successful in a professional road race.
在職業公路賽中，單人突圍很少能夠成功。
- escape group
alternative term used in race commentary
文法句型
be in the breakaway
join the breakaway
catch the breakaway
用法筆記
Used specifically in the context of road bicycle racing. The main group is called the 'peloton'. A 'solo breakaway' involves one rider; otherwise it is a group breakaway.
3. in games like soccer, basketball, or ice hockey, a quick attacking move where a
單刀快攻
團隊運動中擺脫防守直攻球門的快攻
in games like soccer, basketball, or ice hockey, a quick attacking move where a player gets past all defenders and charges towards the scoring area
Sade scored the winning goal on a breakaway in the final minute of the game.
Sade 在比賽最後一分鐘以單刀突破攻入致勝球。
score on a breakaway
The defender sprinted back and managed to stop the breakaway just before the shot.
後衛急忙回追，在對手起腳射門前成功擋下了這次單刀突破。
The goalkeeper rushed out of the box to stop the breakaway, but the forward chipped the ball over her.
守門員衝出禁區試圖攔截單刀突破，但前鋒將球挑過了她。
Owen led a fast breakaway that ended with a dunk at the other end of the court.
Owen 發動了一次快速反擊，在球場另一端以灌籃得分。
- fast break
used in basketball to describe a quick offensive rush
- rush
used in hockey for a fast move toward the opponent's net
- set play
a planned offensive move from a stopped position
文法句型
on a breakaway
score on a breakaway
用法筆記
Common in soccer, ice hockey, and basketball commentary. In basketball, also called a 'fast break'. In hockey, it often involves one player facing the goalkeeper alone.
breakaway — 動詞
- breakawaypresent simple I / you / we / they
- breakaways3rd person singular
- breakawaying-ing form
- breakawayedpast simple
1. to separate yourself physically or formally from a group of people, an organizat
脫離；掙脫
從群體或組織中脫身離開
to separate yourself physically or formally from a group of people, an organization, or a place — for example, leaving a crowd, leaving a political party, or pulling a vehicle out of a convoy
During the protest, several members broke away from the main march and headed toward the square.
抗議期間，有幾位成員脫離主隊伍，往廣場方向走去。
broke away from + [group]; physical separation
One of the trucks broke away from the military convoy and drove down a side road.
其中一輛卡車脫離了軍車隊，開進一條小路。
The youth group decided to break away from the national organisation and run its own programmes.
這個青年團決定脫離全國總會，自己經營活動。
Jin broke away from the tour group to take pictures of the old temple by the river.
Jin 脫離了旅行團，獨自去河邊的古老寺廟拍照。
文法句型
break away from + [group/place]
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'from' to indicate what is being left. This is the literal and most common verb sense of 'break away'.
常見錯誤
2. to stop following established customs, traditions, or patterns of thinking, and
突破；跳脫
脫離舊有習慣、傳統或思考模式
to stop following established customs, traditions, or patterns of thinking, and start doing things in a new or independent way
The young painter broke away from traditional techniques and developed her own bold style.
這位年輕畫家跳脫傳統技法，發展出自己大膽的風格。
break away from + tradition / style
Many writers wanted to break away from the strict rules of classical poetry.
許多作家都想跳脫古典詩詞的嚴格規則。
After twenty years as a lawyer, Zayd decided to break away from corporate life and open a small bookshop.
當了二十年的律師後，Zayd 決定脫離企業生活，開一家小書店。
The band's new album broke away from their usual pop sound and explored jazz influences.
這個樂團的新專輯跳脫了他們以往的流行風格，嘗試融入爵士元素。
- depart from
slightly more formal; used for rules, standards, or expected behaviour
- stray from
suggests accidentally moving away, not a deliberate choice
- rebel against
stronger emotional tone; implies active resistance
- follow
to continue doing things in the established way
- conform to
to follow rules or standards without questioning
文法句型
break away from + [tradition/style/way of thinking]
用法筆記
This abstract sense describes a change in approach, not a physical separation. The object after 'from' is usually an idea, a tradition, a way of working, or a style.
常見錯誤
3. to suddenly move ahead of other competitors by increasing your speed, especially
甩開；突圍
突然加速超越其他競爭者
to suddenly move ahead of other competitors by increasing your speed, especially in a race such as cycling or running
On the final lap, the Kenyan runner broke away from the pack and sprinted toward the finish line.
在最後一圈，這位肯亞跑者甩開集團，朝終點線全力衝刺。
broke away from the pack; sports context
The cyclist broke away from the group halfway through the race and never looked back.
這位自行車手在半途甩開了集團，從此再也沒有回頭。
Two horses broke away from the field and raced neck-and-neck to the finish.
有兩匹馬甩開了其他賽馬，並駕齊驅直奔終點。
Ritu broke away from the chasing runners with a sudden burst of speed.
Ritu 突然加速，甩開了在後面追趕的跑者。
- pull ahead
more general; can apply to any competition or comparison
- sprint away
emphasises the burst of speed
- shake off
informal; means to successfully get away from someone chasing you
- fall behind
to lose ground to other competitors
- stay with
to remain at the same speed as the group
文法句型
break away from + [group/runners/pack]
用法筆記
Similar to noun sense 2 (CYCLING RACE) but used as a verb. The noun 'breakaway' describes the rider or the action; the verb 'break away' describes the act of doing it.