pull apart

US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

拆开, 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.
孩子们试图拆开玩具，但它太结实了。
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The strong winds threatened to pull apart the old wooden fence.
强风威胁要撕裂旧木栅栏。
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2.

严厉批评, 批驳

to criticize someone or something severely

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The critics really pulled apart his latest novel.
评论家们把他的最新小说批得体无完肤。
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Her boss pulled apart her presentation, pointing out every flaw.
她的老板把她的演示文稿批得一无是处，指出了每一个缺点。
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criticizedissectanalyzecritiquelambaste
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