to tear apart
[phrase form: tear]
01
撕裂, 分裂
to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group
例子
Strong opposing opinions may tear the family apart.
强烈的反对意见可能会撕裂家庭。
The scandalous revelation threatened to tear the government apart.
这一丑闻的揭露威胁要撕裂政府。
02
撕碎, 摧毁
to cause emotional distress or deep sadness
例子
The news of the accident tore her apart emotionally.
事故的消息让她在情感上撕心裂肺。
He did n't realize that his words could tear apart her feelings.
他没有意识到他的话可能会撕裂她的感情。
