break with

动词 break with:

1. end a relationship

1. It's difficult to break with old habits.
   要去掉旧习惯可不容易。
2. He's made a clean break with the past.
   他完全改变了过去的生活方式。
3. They decided to break with (ie not observe) tradition.
   他们决定要打破传统。
4. The doctor says, "a tea break with the nurses in immensely valuable. We always talk shop. It's the only real chance we get to chat about our patients."
   医生说：“和护士们一起喝茶休息是十分值得的。我们总是谈本行。实际上我们只有这个时候才能一起聊聊我们病人的情况。”