break short

Stuntman David Blaine failed to break the world record for holding his breath underwater on Monday, falling nearly two minutes short of the record.

经过7天时间水下浸泡，美国魔术师大卫·布莱恩冲击水下屏息纪录的努力8日失败，他的成绩比现世界纪录少了1分多钟。

The band continued with their set after a short break.

短暂的休息后，乐队继续演奏他们的曲目。

Step outside for break or short walk.

工作途中走出去稍微放松一下,或者是散一会儿步.

Mr Annan took a short break before resuming his schedule.

安南先生在继续自己的工作前先短暂休息了一下。

They are currently taking a short break in Spain.

他们目前正在西班牙休短假。

Mr Annan took a short break before resuming his schedule

安南先生在继续自己的工作前先短暂休息了一下。

I'm going to France for a short break.

我打算去法国度个短假。

mini-break (= a short holiday/vacation)

短假