break even

动词 break even:

1. make neither profit nor loss
2. attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport

1. The novel was so absorbing that she read on without a break even forgetting food and sleep.
   这本小说非常引人入胜，她一口气读了下去，甚至废寝忘食。
2. It will be a year before the firm makes a profit but at least it's breaking even.
   这家公司一年以後才能赢利，现在至少已不赔不赚了。
3. The two teams break even at the end.
   两个队最后打成平局。