break a record
يحطم رقمًا قياسيًا
Use this to celebrate someone (or yourself) doing something better than it has ever been done before.
15秒でわかる
- To do something better than the previous best result.
- Commonly used in sports, business, and personal goals.
- Implies a measurable achievement that surpasses a limit.
意味
This phrase means doing something better, faster, or more impressively than anyone else has ever done it before. It is about reaching a new high point in achievement.
主な例文
3 / 6Watching a track meet
He just broke the world record for the 100-meter dash!
لقد حطم للتو الرقم القياسي العالمي لسباق 100 متر!
In a business meeting
Our team broke a record for sales this quarter.
حطم فريقنا رقماً قياسياً في المبيعات هذا الربع.
Texting a friend about gaming
I finally broke my high score record in that game!
لقد حطمت أخيراً رقمي القياسي في تلك اللعبة!
文化的背景
The phrase gained massive global popularity through the 'Guinness Book of World Records', first published in 1955. It reflects a competitive Western cultural drive to quantify success and celebrate individual 'firsts' or 'bests'. In modern tech culture, it is often used to describe viral growth or stock market highs.
Make it 'Shatter'
If someone beats a record by a huge amount, use `shatter the record` to sound more like a native speaker.
Record vs. Records
Usually, it is singular: `break a record`. Only use plural if you are breaking many different types of records at once.
15秒でわかる
- To do something better than the previous best result.
- Commonly used in sports, business, and personal goals.
- Implies a measurable achievement that surpasses a limit.
What It Means
To break a record is to surpass a previous limit. Think of a 'record' as a thin glass ceiling. When you go past it, you shatter that old limit. It is not just about sports. It applies to anything measurable. If you eat 50 tacos and the previous high was 49, you did it. You broke the record. It feels powerful and exciting.
How To Use It
You use this phrase with a specific activity. Usually, you say break the record or break a record. You can also specify whose record it is. For example, I broke my own record. Use it when someone does something better than ever before. It works for sales, gaming, or even sleeping late.
When To Use It
Use it when you are genuinely impressed. It is perfect for the office when sales are high. Use it at the gym when you lift more weight. It is great for cheering on friends. If your friend finishes a marathon, tell them they broke a record. Even if it is just a personal one, it sounds amazing.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that are not measurable. You cannot break a record at being a nice person. That is a quality, not a number. Also, avoid it for negative things unless you are being funny. You would not say a criminal broke a record for being bad. It usually implies a positive achievement or a neutral statistic.
Cultural Background
Western culture is obsessed with being the 'best'. From the Guinness World Records to the Olympics, we love lists. Breaking a record is the ultimate sign of progress. It shows that humans are always getting better. It started in sports but moved into business and daily life. It represents the 'faster, higher, stronger' mentality of the modern world.
Common Variations
You might hear set a record which means being the first to do something. Beat a record is a common synonym. If you barely pass the limit, you edge out the record. If you do much better, you shatter the record. Shattering sounds much more dramatic and cool. Use it when the achievement is truly massive.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral and versatile. It is grammatically simple (Verb + Object) and can be used in past, present, or future tenses easily.
Make it 'Shatter'
If someone beats a record by a huge amount, use `shatter the record` to sound more like a native speaker.
Record vs. Records
Usually, it is singular: `break a record`. Only use plural if you are breaking many different types of records at once.
The 'PR' Secret
In the gym, people rarely say 'record'. They say `PR`, which stands for 'Personal Record'. For example: 'I just got a new PR!'
例文
6He just broke the world record for the 100-meter dash!
لقد حطم للتو الرقم القياسي العالمي لسباق 100 متر!
Standard use in a sports context.
Our team broke a record for sales this quarter.
حطم فريقنا رقماً قياسياً في المبيعات هذا الربع.
Used to motivate and praise professional success.
I finally broke my high score record in that game!
لقد حطمت أخيراً رقمي القياسي في تلك اللعبة!
Informal use for personal hobbies.
Grandpa broke a record for the longest nap today.
حطم جدي رقماً قياسياً لأطول قيلولة اليوم.
Humorous use for a non-serious daily activity.
We are proud to announce we broke the record for donations.
نحن فخورون بأن نعلن أننا حطمنا الرقم القياسي للتبرعات.
Formal announcement of a community achievement.
You're about to break your personal record, keep going!
أنت على وشك تحطيم رقمك القياسي الشخصي، استمر!
Friendly encouragement during physical activity.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase about a historical achievement.
The pilot hoped to ___ the record for the fastest flight across the Atlantic.
We always use 'break' or 'beat' with 'record' to mean surpassing a limit.
Complete the sentence to describe a personal best.
I ran 5km in 20 minutes, which ___ my own record.
Since the action happened in the past, we use the past tense 'broke'.
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Formality of 'Break a Record'
Used with friends for silly things.
You broke the record for eating pizza!
Standard everyday use.
She broke the school record.
Official news or reports.
The company broke all previous revenue records.
Where to use 'Break a Record'
Sports
A faster swim time.
Business
Highest monthly profit.
Gaming
New high score.
Personal
Waking up early 10 days in a row.
よくある質問
10 問Yes, beat a record is very common and means the exact same thing. Break sounds slightly more official or dramatic.
Absolutely! It shows you are high-achieving. You can say, In my last role, I broke the record for customer satisfaction scores.
A personal record (or PR) is the best you have ever done personally, even if it isn't the best in the world. It's about self-improvement.
Usually, no. You wouldn't say someone broke a record for being late unless you are being sarcastic or funny.
There isn't a direct opposite verb, but you might say you fell short of the record if you didn't reach it.
No, it can be a school record, company record, or even a family record. Any group can have a record.
Yes, it is used exactly the same way in all major English dialects, including British, American, and Australian.
Yes! Smash a record is very informal and exciting. It means you beat the old record by a very large margin.
To set a record means to establish a new high point that others will now try to break. It's the first time that level is reached.
No, it is a standard English collocation. It is safe to use in any environment, from a stadium to a boardroom.
関連フレーズ
set a record
To establish a new high mark for others to follow.
shatter a record
To beat a record by a very large amount.
personal best
The best result an individual has ever achieved.
hold a record
To be the person who currently has the best result.
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