Definition of break-up in English:

break-up

noun ˈbreɪkʌp

1The separation or breaking up of something into several pieces or sections.
the break-up of the Ottoman Empire
苏联的解体。
large quantities of oil are released after the break-up of a tanker
油轮破裂以后大量石油漏了出来。
Example sentencesExamples
- The break-up of London bus workers into separate companies has led to huge differences in the earnings of drivers across the capital.
- In that year, however, the break-up of the USSR implied the break-up of the forces.
Synonyms
separation, split, split-up, parting, parting of the ways, estrangement, rift, rupture, breach
division, splitting up, partition, breaking up
1. 1.1 The end of a relationship.
  a marriage break-up
  Example sentencesExamples
  In most cases, the majority of divorced-parents respondents seem to be saying they did OK despite their parents' breakups.
  Sadly, relationship break-ups are a well-known side-effect of a dramatic diet success, because it can trigger anxiety in the partner who feels left behind.
  Families are also under siege, with violence, break-ups, abuse and divorce on the increase.
  If you truly believe your breakup was the right move, just treat him like the friend you want him to be.
  I've only had a couple of major breakups, but after each one I needed a long time to do the whole healing thing and to find some way of redefining myself as an individual.
  But promoting marriage in terms of individual happiness is contradictory - for it is the pursuit of individual happiness that also spurs break-ups and divorce.
  Your romances, your breakups, your happy times, your good times are known by everyone.
  Before we talk about the breakup, you want to tell a story about his generosity.
  And not all of our break-ups have been actual break-ups.
  Mixed feelings are part of breakups, no matter what.
  Marriage break-ups are on the increase so grandparents have been crucial in those instances to provide support and care while the adult child gets him or herself back on their feet.
  Clerical marital breakups will be bloody affairs.
  For a start, marriage break-ups are on the increase, which often results in people taking on a mortgage later in life.
  The organisation is running adverts in the farming press this week urging people to contact them to talk about their concerns regarding relationship break-ups.
  All of these are normal emotions following a breakup, even if you did the breaking up.
  It's probably the difference between going through a bad divorce and having break-ups from people you never married.
  I speak from experience when I say that breakups hurt.
  Almost inevitably, the career versus family scenario involves break-ups, arguments and divisions which all get resolved in some way, while the script cannot resist playing towards the obvious laughs.
  Family Mediation Services helps families through the trauma of marriage and relationship break-ups.
  Despite what you might think, I do not delight in celebrity breakups.
  Synonyms
  end, termination, dissolution, splitting up

单词	break-up
释义	Definition of break-up in English: break-up noun ˈbreɪkʌp 1The separation or breaking up of something into several pieces or sections. the break-up of the Ottoman Empire 苏联的解体。 large quantities of oil are released after the break-up of a tanker 油轮破裂以后大量石油漏了出来。 Example sentencesExamples The break-up of London bus workers into separate companies has led to huge differences in the earnings of drivers across the capital. In that year, however, the break-up of the USSR implied the break-up of the forces. Synonyms separation, split, split-up, parting, parting of the ways, estrangement, rift, rupture, breach division, splitting up, partition, breaking up 1.1 The end of a relationship. a marriage break-up Example sentencesExamples In most cases, the majority of divorced-parents respondents seem to be saying they did OK despite their parents' breakups. Sadly, relationship break-ups are a well-known side-effect of a dramatic diet success, because it can trigger anxiety in the partner who feels left behind. Families are also under siege, with violence, break-ups, abuse and divorce on the increase. If you truly believe your breakup was the right move, just treat him like the friend you want him to be. I've only had a couple of major breakups, but after each one I needed a long time to do the whole healing thing and to find some way of redefining myself as an individual. But promoting marriage in terms of individual happiness is contradictory - for it is the pursuit of individual happiness that also spurs break-ups and divorce. Your romances, your breakups, your happy times, your good times are known by everyone. Before we talk about the breakup, you want to tell a story about his generosity. And not all of our break-ups have been actual break-ups. Mixed feelings are part of breakups, no matter what. Marriage break-ups are on the increase so grandparents have been crucial in those instances to provide support and care while the adult child gets him or herself back on their feet. Clerical marital breakups will be bloody affairs. For a start, marriage break-ups are on the increase, which often results in people taking on a mortgage later in life. The organisation is running adverts in the farming press this week urging people to contact them to talk about their concerns regarding relationship break-ups. All of these are normal emotions following a breakup, even if you did the breaking up. It's probably the difference between going through a bad divorce and having break-ups from people you never married. I speak from experience when I say that breakups hurt. Almost inevitably, the career versus family scenario involves break-ups, arguments and divisions which all get resolved in some way, while the script cannot resist playing towards the obvious laughs. Family Mediation Services helps families through the trauma of marriage and relationship break-ups. Despite what you might think, I do not delight in celebrity breakups. Synonyms end, termination, dissolution, splitting up
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