意思
To not follow established regulations or guidelines.
文化背景
Americans often value 'rule-breakers' in tech and business as 'disruptors'. Breaking the rules is generally viewed more negatively due to the importance of harmony (wa).
Context matters
Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.
意思
To not follow established regulations or guidelines.
Context matters
Use 'break the rules' for games, school, or work. Use 'break the law' for serious crimes.
自我测试
Complete the sentence.
If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.
The collocation is 'break the rules'.
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1 练习If you ____ the rules, you might get in trouble.
The collocation is 'break the rules'.
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常见问题
1 个问题Yes, but it is more common to say 'the rules' (plural) as a general concept.
相关表达
Bend the rules
similarTo slightly ignore a rule.
Follow the rules
contrastTo obey regulations.