break through encirclement; break out
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to break through an encirclement; to break out of a siege
Originally a military term describing forces breaking through enemy lines; now also used metaphorically in business, sports, and personal development to describe overcoming difficult situations or intense competition.
Shì士
bīng兵
men们
chéng成
gōng功
tū突
wéi围
，
yǔ与
zhǔ主
lì力
bù部
duì队
huì会
hé合
。
The soldiers successfully broke through the encirclement and joined up with the main force.
Zài在
dí敌
rén人
de的
chóng重
chóng重
bāo包
wéi围
xià下
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
zhǎo找
dào到
tū突
wéi围
de的
bàn办
fǎ法
。
Surrounded by layers of enemy forces, we must find a way to break out.
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Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
shì试
tú图
tū突
wéi围
jī激
liè烈
de的
shì市
chǎng场
jìng竞
zhēng争
。
This company is attempting to break through the intense market competition.
Tū突
wéi围
chéng成
gōng功
hòu后
，
tā他
men们
zhōng终
yú于
tuō脱
xiǎn险
le了
。
After successfully breaking through, they finally escaped from danger.