joham
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- Oct 30, 2007
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- Student or Learner
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- Chinese
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- China
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- China
1. He was breaking down/up under the strain. Can both down and up be used? Any differences?
2. Sentences can be broken up into clauses. (taken from OXFORD)
Each lesson is broken down into several units. (taken from OXFORD)
It seems to me that 'break down' here equals 'break up' in these sentences. How can we decide when to use one and when to use the other?
Thank you in advance.
2. Sentences can be broken up into clauses. (taken from OXFORD)
Each lesson is broken down into several units. (taken from OXFORD)
It seems to me that 'break down' here equals 'break up' in these sentences. How can we decide when to use one and when to use the other?
Thank you in advance.