“打破沉默”常见的英文表达有 break the silence 或 break one's silence 。
break the silence: 侧重于描述打破整体安静、沉寂的氛围。例如:Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence in the library.(突然,一声巨响打破了图书馆里的寂静。)
break one's silence: 更强调某人原本保持沉默,现在开始说话、发表意见等。例如:After months of silence, the famous actor finally broke his silence and addressed the rumors.(在数月的沉默之后,这位著名演员终于打破沉默,回应了这些谣言 。)