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Chinese dictionary
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v.break off a friendship
当我知道他的过去时,很快与他断交了。
When I knew all about his past I parted company with him at once.
她好像与她的所有老朋友都断交了。
She seems to have given up all her old friends.
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v.break off/cut off diplomatic relations
两国在断交十六年之后,恢复了外交关系。
The two countries restored diplomatic relations after a 16-year rupture.
美国在1961年与古巴断交。
The United States broken off diplomatic relations with Cuba in1961.
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Word usage
- Separable word"断" and "交" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他们因为一点儿小事断过交。
They broke off their friendship for some trifles.
两国之间彻底断了交。
The two countries have completely severed diplomatic relations.