今日短語
如果你設(shè)法打入了一個特殊的職業(yè)領(lǐng)域 to break into a particular career,那就說明你成功地邁出了新事業(yè)中的第一步,也就是獲得了第一份工作。這個短語通常用來形容那種競爭力強、令人仰慕的職業(yè)。
例句
He managed to break into acting after many years working as a waiter and doing amateur shows.
It‘s difficult, but not impossible, to break into brain surgery if you have the right skills and a lot of determination.
請注意
Break into 這個短語的另一個意思是“用強制手段進入某處”。比如,一棟樓內(nèi)或一輛汽車內(nèi)。
例句
Do you remember when you had to break into your car after you locked your keys inside?
He was arrested for breaking into the school to try and find the exam questions.