tear apart
US /ter əˈpɑːrt/
UK /ter əˈpɑːrt/
1.
mengoyakkan, membuka
to separate into pieces by pulling or ripping
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The dog began to tear apart the old cushion.
Anjing itu mula mengoyakkan kusyen lama.
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They had to tear apart the engine to find the problem.
Mereka terpaksa membuka enjin untuk mencari masalahnya.
2.
menghancurkan, meruntuhkan
to cause great distress or emotional pain to someone
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The news of her death tore his family apart.
Berita kematiannya menghancurkan keluarganya.
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The constant arguments began to tear apart their relationship.
Pergaduhan berterusan mula menghancurkan hubungan mereka.