tear apart

US /ter əˈpɑːrt/
UK /ter əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

撕碎, 拆開

to separate into pieces by pulling or ripping

:
The dog began to tear apart the old cushion.
狗開始撕碎舊墊子。
They had to tear apart the engine to find the problem.
他們不得不拆開引擎來找出問題。
2.

心碎, 破壞

to cause great distress or emotional pain to someone

:
The news of her death tore his family apart.
她去世的消息讓他的家人心碎
The constant arguments began to tear apart their relationship.
持續的爭吵開始破壞他們的關係。