pull apart
US /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/
UK /pʊl əˈpɑːrt/

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。