词典释义：
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
违反，违背；破坏；不履行
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a breach of confidence 辜负（某人的）信任
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[mass noun]
I sued for breach of contract .我控告对方违反合同。
a break in relations
（关系的）破裂，决裂；裂痕
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a widening breach between government and Church .政府与教会之间越来越大的裂痕。
a gap in (a wall, barrier, or defence), especially one made by an attacking army
（尤指墙、栅栏或防御工事被进攻的军队突破的）缺口。
make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence)
突破；撕裂；在…造成缺口
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the river breached its bank .河水冲出了河岸。
break or fail to observe (a law, agreement, or code of conduct)
违反；破坏（法律，协议，行为准则）。
[no obj.] (of a whale) rise and break through the surface of the water
（鲸）跃出水面。
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breach of the peace an act of violent or noisy behaviour that causes a public disturbance and is considered a criminal offence 扰乱治安 -
breach of promise the action of breaking a sworn assurance to do something, formerly especially marry someone 失信，违背诺言 -
step into the breach replace someone who is suddenly unable to do a job or task 在紧要关头挺身替补
"Middle English： from Old French breche, ultimately of Germanic origin; related to
