break with

基本解釋

The tandem was an unprecedented break with this historical tradition of conservative autocracy.
“串聯(lián)”是對這種保守的專治傳統(tǒng)的前所未有的突破。
But at this particular wedding in the Tuscan countryside, it was decided to make what proved to be an imprudent break with tradition.
但是在托斯卡納鄕村擧行的這個婚禮上，這一環(huán)節(jié)打破了傳統(tǒng)習俗，而事實証明此擧過於輕率。
We agreed to additional help, but only if the companies and their stakeholders were willing to break with the past.
（因此）我們最終決定追加援助，但前提條件是這些公司以及利益相關方願意跟過去做個了斷。

He said that taking over the Philippines would be a dangerous break with America's past.
The first and the sharpest break with this common human experience came in ancient Greece.
最早與人類社會這個普遍傳統(tǒng),相悖且最爲鮮明的例子就是古希臘
耶魯公開課 - 古希臘歷史簡介課程節(jié)選
Here we have arrived at a second sharp break with the general experience of mankind.
於是就産生了第二次,人類一般經(jīng)騐的大變革
耶魯公開課 - 古希臘歷史簡介課程節(jié)選

In a break with hardliners, the influential Cuban-American National Foundation has come out against retaliatory measures.
ECONOMIST: Fidel Castro has got rougher, so what does George Bush do?

to end a relationship or association with (someone or an organization or social group)