Should another world war break out, what would become of human beings?
万一另一次世界大战爆发,人类将会发生什么事?
To break out of the poverty trap they need help from the government.
为了摆脱贫困的处境,他们需要政府的帮助。
A huge forest fire broke out after the lightning struck. (break out)
闪电打下来之后,突然引起一场森林大火。
📖 牛津释义
break out
(of violent events) start suddenly (指激烈事件)突然发生
Fire broke out during the night. 夜间突然发生了火灾.
Rioting broke out between rival groups of fans. 双方球迷之间发生了骚乱.
War broke out in 1939. 1939年爆发了战争. Cf 参看 outbreak. break out (of sth) escape from a place by using force (强行)逃出某处
Several prisoners broke out of the jail. 有几名囚犯越狱了. Cf 参看 break-out. break out in sth
(a) suddenly become covered in sth 突然布满某物
His face broke out in a rash. 他的脸上突然长满了皮疹.
He broke out in a cold sweat, eg through fear. 他出了一身冷汗(如由於恐惧).
(b) suddenly begin to show strong feelings 突然流露出强烈的感情
She broke out in a rage. 她勃然大怒.