tears; tore /ˈtoɚ/ ; torn /ˈtoɚn/ ; tearing tears; tore /ˈtoɚ/ ; torn /ˈtoɚn/ ; tearing Learner's definition of TEAR
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always followed by an adverb or preposition : to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently撕开;扯开;切开 [+ object]
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He tore the letter in half.他把信撕成两半。
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They began tearing their presents open.他们开始撕礼品的包装。
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He tore apart the two tickets and handed one to me.他把两张票撕开,递给了我一张。
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The dog tore the pillow to pieces/shreds.狗把枕头撕成了碎片。
[no object]
2
a : to make (a hole or opening) in a piece of clothing, a piece of paper, etc., usually by cutting it on something sharp撕破;钩破 [+ object]
[no object]
b [+ object] : to make (a hole, a path) in a violent or forceful way用力打开(一个缺口或一条路) —
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 3
[+ object] : to cut or injure (skin, a muscle, etc.)磕破,撕裂,拉伤(皮肤、肌肉等) -
He tore a ligament in his left knee during football practice.打球时,他撕裂了左膝韧带。
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a torn leg muscle拉伤的腿部肌肉
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When she fell, she tore the skin on her elbow.她摔倒的时候,磕破了肘部的皮肤。
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always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[+ object] : to remove (something) quickly or violently(迅速或猛然)扯掉,撕掉,拔掉,拆掉 -
The curtains had been torn from the windows.窗帘被猛地从窗户上扯了下来。
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She tore the book out of my hands.她一把夺过我手里的书。
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They decided to tear out the kitchen's old cabinets.他们决定把厨房的旧柜子拆掉。
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He tore the page out of the magazine.他把这一页从杂志上撕了下来。
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I wanted to tear her head off!我当时想把她的脑袋给拧下来!
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He tore off a piece of bread and ate it.他撕下一片面包,把它吃了。
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She tore a corner off of a sheet of paper and wrote her number on it.她撕下纸的一角写上了她的电话号码。
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Open up or we'll tear down this door!开门!不然我们就把门卸掉!
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The police officer grabbed him, but he managed to tear himself loose/free. [=to pull himself away from the police officer]警察抓住了他,但是他挣脱了。
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always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to go or move very quickly快走;快跑 -
The kids tore into the house and up the stairs.孩子们跑进房子冲上楼去。
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We watched the cars tear around the track.我们注视着汽车沿赛道疾驰。
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He went tearing down the street on his bicycle.他骑着自行车沿着大街飞奔。
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The fire tore through the forest.大火席卷了那片森林。
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An epidemic was tearing through the region.流行病迅速在这一区域蔓延。
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The bullet tore through his leg.子弹射穿了他的腿。
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[+ object] : to damage or harm (something, such as a country) very badly严重毁坏,严重伤害(国家等) —
usually used as (be) torn通常用作(be) torn -
The region has been torn [=ravaged] by disease and hunger for the last 50 years.在过去的50年中,这个地区一直饱受疾病和饥荒之苦。
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a country torn by violence深受暴力之害的国家
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a war-torn country饱受战争之苦的国家
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[+ object] : to cause (someone) to feel confused, upset, etc., especially about making a choice or decision(尤指选择或做决定)使折磨,使苦恼,使无法抉择 —
often + apart or up —
usually used as (be) torn通常用作(be) torn -
I've been trying to decide, but I'm still torn. [=I'm still unable to decide]我一直想努力做出决定但依然犹豫不决。
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She was torn by conflicting loyalties.互相冲突的忠诚信念让她内心饱受煎熬。
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often + between
tear apart
[phrasal verb] 1
tear (something) apart or tear apart (something) : to completely destroy (something) by tearing it into pieces撕开;拆开 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
The robbers tore apart the house [=they made a mess in the house] looking for the money.这些盗贼为了找钱把房子翻了个底朝天。
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We tore the other team apart [=we easily beat the other team] in yesterday's game.在昨天的比赛中,我们轻而易举地把另一队打败了。
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Civil war threatened to tear apart the country.内战使这个国家面临着四分五裂的威胁。
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We can't agree, and it's tearing our family apart.我们无法取得一致意见,眼看我们的家庭就要因此而四分五裂。
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tear (someone or something) apart or tear apart (someone or something) : to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way especially by describing weaknesses, flaws, etc.(尤指通过列举缺点、错误等)严厉批评,斥责 -
The article tears apart the government's handling of the situation.文章严厉谴责了政府对局势的控制不力。
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I thought it was a good movie, but she tore it apart.我认为这部电影不错,但她却把它批得一无是处。
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They tore him apart when he left.他走后,他们把他批得一无是处。
— see also 1tear 1, 7 (above)
tear at
[phrasal verb] tear at (someone or something)
: to attack and pull pieces from (something) in a violent way撕碎;撕扯 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
tear away
[phrasal verb] tear (someone or something) away
: to cause (someone) to leave or move away from something使离开;使脱身 -
I needed to leave the party, but I couldn't tear myself away.我得离开这个聚会,但却无法脱身。
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She couldn't tear him away from the TV.她无法把他从电视机前面拉开。
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He couldn't tear his eyes away from the TV. [=he could not stop watching the TV]他无法把视线从电视机上移开。
— see also tearaway
tear down
[phrasal verb] tear down (something) or tear (something) down
: to completely destroy (something, such as a building or wall)拆毁,摧毁(建筑物或墙等) —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
tear into
[phrasal verb] informal 1
tear into (something) : to begin doing (something) in a very quick or forceful way积极投入(某事) 2
tear into (someone or something) : to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way严厉批评;斥责
tear (someone) limb from limb
— see limb
tear (someone) off a strip
— see 1strip
tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
: to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way严厉批驳;斥责 — see also 1tear 1 (above)
tear up
[phrasal verb] 1 tear up (something) or tear (something) up
: to completely destroy (something) by tearing it into pieces撕碎;彻底破坏 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
: to break apart and remove pieces of (something)毁掉;拆除 3
chiefly US, informal : to perform very well on or in (something)在…中表现出色 -
They were tearing up the dance floor. [=they were dancing in very skillful, energetic, and impressive way]他们在舞池里翩翩起舞。
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He tore up the league last season.上一赛季他在联赛中表现出色。
tear your hair out
— see hair
that's torn it
British, informal
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used to say that something is no longer possible这事可糟了;这下完了 -
Well, that's torn it. Now everyone knows my little secret.哎呀,这可糟了。现在大家都知道了我的小秘密。
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That's torn it: the deal's off!这下完了,交易泡汤了!
2 tear /ˈteɚ/ noun
plural tears
plural tears
Learner's definition of TEAR
[count]
: a hole or opening in something (such as a piece of paper or cloth) that is made by cutting it or tearing it(纸上或布上等的)破洞,裂缝,裂口 -
The nail left a tear in his jacket.钉子把他的夹克划了一道口子。
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She had a tear in her stockings.她的长筒袜上破了个洞。
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She suffered a partial tear of the ligament in her right knee.她的右膝部分韧带有拉伤。
on a tear
US, informal
: having great success over a period of time(在一段时间内)取得很大成功 -
The team has been on a tear in recent weeks. [=has been playing very well, has been winning a lot of games]这支队最近几周接连取胜。
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The economy is on a tear, but can it last?当下经济很有起色,但是能够持久吗?
wear and tear
— see 2wear plural tears
plural tears
Learner's definition of TEAR
[count]
: a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry : teardrop眼泪;泪珠;泪水 -
A single tear ran down his cheek.一滴眼泪顺着他的脸颊流了下来。
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She wiped the tears from her eyes.她擦了擦眼中的泪水。
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Let me wipe away your tears.让我给你擦擦泪。
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She was crying/weeping tears of anger/frustration/shame.她流下了愤怒/沮丧/羞愧的泪水。
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tear-filled eyes噙着泪的双眼
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That song brings a tear to my eye [=makes me cry a little] every time I hear it.我每次听到这首歌都热泪盈眶。
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She suddenly burst into tears. [=started to cry]她突然大哭了起来。
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He looked like he was close to tears. [=going to cry soon]他看起来快要哭了。
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Come now. Dry your tears [=stop crying] and try to be happy.好啦。擦干眼泪,振作起来。
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I tried to fight back the tears. [=I tried not to cry]我努力忍住没让眼泪流出来。
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I couldn't hold back my tears. [=I could not stop myself from crying]我控制不住自己的泪水。
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The memory brought on a sudden flood of tears.回忆让人瞬间泪如雨下。
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We were laughing so hard that we were in tears. [=tears were coming out of our eyes]我们笑得眼泪都出来了。
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Everyone in the audience was moved to tears by their performance. [=their performance made everyone cry]每位观众都被他们的表演感动得热泪盈眶。
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His hateful words reduced me to tears. [=they made me cry]他那充满恶意的话语使我流下了眼泪。
blink back/away tears
— see 1blink
bore you to tears
— see 1bore
end in tears
: to have an ending in which people are crying or unhappy以不愉快结束
shed tears
: to cry or weep流泪 -
They shed tears of joy/gratitude when they heard the news.他们听到那个消息时流下了高兴/感激的泪水。
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I never saw my father shed a single tear, even when my mother died.我从没见过父亲流泪,即使在我母亲去世的时候。
4 tear /ˈtiɚ/ verb
tears; teared; tearing
tears; teared; tearing
Learner's definition of TEAR
[no object]
: to fill with tears满含眼泪 —
often + up