tore down
US /tɔr daʊn/
UK /tɔː daʊn/
片語動詞
1.
拆除, 推倒
to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is old or not wanted
範例:
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The old factory was tore down to make way for new apartments.
舊工廠被拆除，為新公寓騰出空間。
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They plan to tore down the old stadium next year.
他們計劃明年拆除舊體育場。
2.
嚴厲批評, 摧毀
to criticize someone or something severely
範例:
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The critics tore down his latest movie, calling it a disaster.
評論家們嚴厲批評了他的最新電影，稱其為一場災難。
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Her confidence was tore down by the constant negative comments.
她的自信心被持續的負面評論摧毀了。