实用短语：打入一个令人仰慕的职业领域

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　　如果你设法打入了一个特殊的职业领域 to break into a particular career，那就说明你成功地迈出了新事业中的第一步，也就是获得了第一份工作。这个短语通常用来形容那种竞争力强、令人仰慕的职业。


　　例句


　　He managed to break into acting after many years working as a waiter and doing amateur shows.


　　It‘s difficult, but not impossible, to break into brain surgery if you have the right skills and a lot of determination.


　　请注意


　　Break into 这个短语的另一个意思是“用强制手段进入某处”。比如，一栋楼内或一辆汽车内。


　　例句


　　Do you remember when you had to break into your car after you locked your keys inside?


　　He was arrested for breaking into the school to try and find the exam questions.


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