tear apart

US /ter əˈpɑːrt/
UK /ter əˈpɑːrt/
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1.

撕碎, 拆开

to separate into pieces by pulling or ripping

:
The dog began to tear apart the old cushion.
狗开始撕碎旧垫子。
They had to tear apart the engine to find the problem.
他们不得不拆开引擎来找出问题。
2.

心碎, 破坏

to cause great distress or emotional pain to someone

:
The news of her death tore his family apart.
她去世的消息让他的家人心碎
The constant arguments began to tear apart their relationship.
持续的争吵开始破坏他们的关系。