口语学习技巧|to break into (a profession) 打入（一个职业范围）

假如你设法打入了一个特殊的职业范围 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。这个短语一般用来形容那种竞争优势强、让人仰慕的职业。

例句

He managed to break into acting^{1 after many years working as a waiter and doing amateur shows.}

Its 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方法进入某处。譬如，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.