break ground

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation. literally
    — They broke ground on the new library last month.
  2. To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements. figuratively
    — The invention breaks ground in its programming and its structure.
  3. To lift off the sea bottom when being weighed.
  4. To separate from the ground on takeoff; to become airborne.

词形变化

breaks ground present,singular,third-person breaking ground participle,present broke ground past broken ground participle,past break land alternative
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