pull apart

US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

拆開, 撕裂

to separate something into pieces by pulling

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The children tried to pull apart the toy, but it was too strong.
孩子們試圖拆開玩具，但它太結實了。
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The strong winds threatened to pull apart the old wooden fence.
強風威脅要撕裂舊木柵欄。
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2.

嚴厲批評, 批駁

to criticize someone or something severely

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The critics really pulled apart his latest novel.
評論家們把他的最新小說批得體無完膚。
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Her boss pulled apart her presentation, pointing out every flaw.
她的老闆把她的演示文稿批得一無是處，指出了每一個缺點。
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