Break the cycle Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪkəɫ
BRAYK thuh SY-kul
bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪkəl
brayk thuh SY-kuhl
释义
To stop a repeating negative habit, pattern, or situation, especially one that happens over and over.
用法与细微差别
This expression is usually used in serious or emotional contexts, like talking about family patterns, addiction, or social problems. Often paired with issues like 'abuse', 'poverty', or 'violence'. Not typically used for positive or neutral routines.
Spanish: romper el cicloPortuguese (BR): quebrar o cicloPortuguese (PT): quebrar o cicloChinese (Simplified): 打破循环 - 打破恶性循环Chinese (Traditional): 打破循環 - 打破惡性循環Hindi: चक्र तोड़नाArabic: كسر الحلقةBengali: চক্র ভাঙা - দুষ্টচক্র ভাঙাRussian: разорвать порочный кругJapanese: 悪循環を断ち切るVietnamese: phá vỡ vòng lặpKorean: 악순환을 끊다Turkish: kısır döngüyü kırmakUrdu: شیطانی چکر توڑناIndonesian: memutus siklus
例句
We must break the cycle of poverty in our community.
basic
She wants to break the cycle of violence in her family.
basic
It takes courage to break the cycle of addiction.
basic
If no one speaks up, how will we ever break the cycle?
natural
He’s determined to break the cycle and give his children a better life.
natural
Sometimes, the first step to break the cycle is just asking for help.
natural