break down a door; score a goal; excommunicate
Meanings
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to break down a door; to force a door open
Literally means to breach or break through a door, often implying a forced or dramatic entry.
After receiving the report, the police quickly broke down the door and entered.
To fight the fire, the firefighters had to break down the door.
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The thief broke in during the night and stole valuable items.
verb
to score a goal
Used as a sports term, particularly in football/soccer, hockey, and handball. Often followed by '得分' or used in phrases like '破门得分'.
In the 89th minute of the match, he finally scored a goal, winning the game at the last moment.
This striker has already scored three goals this season.
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The team needs to score a goal quickly to break the deadlock.
verb
to excommunicate; to expel from the church
formalA religious and formal term, primarily used in the context of Christianity. Equivalent to '革出教门'.
Because of his heretical teachings, the church decided to excommunicate him.
In the Middle Ages, excommunication was one of the harshest punishments of the church.