pull apart

US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

拆开, 撕裂

to separate something into pieces by pulling

:
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。
The strong winds threatened to pull apart the old wooden fence.
强风威胁要撕裂旧木栅栏。
2.

严厉批评, 批驳

to criticize someone or something severely

:
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
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。