rip (something) apartorrip apart (something):to completely destroy (something) by tearing it into pieces撕毁;拆散;摧毁
The child ripped the toy apart.那孩子把玩具拆散了。
Strong winds had ripped apart many of the little beach bungalows.强风把许多海边小平房摧毁了。
— often used figuratively常用作比喻
a tragedy/scandal that almost ripped the family apart几乎使这个家庭毁灭的悲剧/丑闻
2
rip (someone or something) apartorrip apart (someone or something):to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way especially by describing weaknesses, flaws, etc.严厉批评;猛烈抨击
Critics ripped the author's latest novel apart.批评家们猛烈抨击这名作家的新作。
an article that rips apart the mayor's plan严厉批评市长计划的文章