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标  题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年07月23日11:55:18 星期二), 站内信件

break up

Definition: To end a romantic relationship (verb); the end of a relationship
 (noun).

Example: 1) After 25 years together, Bill and Hillary decided to break up.

2) Bill and Hillary's break up was difficult for everybody.

Etymology: When something 'breaks', it falls apart and no longer works. 'Bre
ak up' usually refers to the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend.

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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
            And                                                                     
            The blue sky               谁能够 扬帆没有风向                                 
            Share                                                                      
            The same  color                                                                 

※ 来源:·哈工大紫丁香 bbs.hit.edu.cn·[FROM: dsp.hit.edu.cn]