breakaway

breakaway
noun
  1. a divergence or radical change from something established or of long standing
    脱离,分离出来的东西
    rock was a breakaway from pop.
    摇滚乐是从流行音乐中分离出来的。
    ■a secession of a number of people from an organization, especially following conflict or disagreement and resulting in the establishment of a new organization
    脱离(组织)
    [as modifier]a breakaway group.
    一群脱离组织的人。
  2. a sudden attack or forward movement, especially in a race, soccer or hockey game, etc.
    (赛跑、足球或曲棍球中的)快速进攻,前冲动作
    ■(Austral./NZ)a stampede of animals, typically at the sight or smell of water
    (澳/新西兰)(尤指动物见到或闻到水时)惊跑,乱窜
    ■(Rugby)each of the two flank forwards on the outsides of the second row of a scrum formation
    (英橄)争球前卫
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