break through

phr

• ① 突破(重围、障碍物等)(★可用被动式)
  • Our army succeeded in breaking through the enemy's defense line.我军成功地突破敌人的防线。
  • He broke through the crowd [the bushes].他从人群[灌木丛]中穿过。
  • The sun broke through the clouds.阳光从云层中穿射出。
  • At last the sun broke through.太阳终于出现。

• ② 压倒,克服,征服(★可用被动式)
  • He tried to break through her reserve.他尝试打破她的含蓄沉默。