break ground

短语

破土, 创办, 犁田

发音

AU

词形变化

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别名

break land

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.

    They broke ground on the new library last month.

  2. 2.

    To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.

    比喻

    The invention breaks ground in its programming and its structure.

  3. 3.

    To lift off the sea bottom when being weighed.

    航海 交通
  4. 4.

    To separate from the ground on takeoff; to become airborne.