表达 “break the news to someone” 的意思是 “向某人透露对其不利、使其感到悲伤或带来负面影响的信息”。
- I need to break the news to the team that the department will be closing permanently.
我需要向团队公布该部门即将永久关闭的消息。 - She broke the news to him during lunch that their relationship was over.
吃午饭时,她把分手的坏消息告诉了他。 - Who wants to break the news to the kids that this year's holiday is cancelled?
谁想告诉孩子们今年的假期取消了?