shattering

Describes something that breaks into pieces or causes great emotional distress.

ruОписывает то, что разбивается на куски или вызывает сильное эмоциональное потрясение.esDescribe algo que se rompe en pedazos o que causa una fuerte conmoción emocional o impacto devastador.frDécrit ce qui se brise en morceaux ou provoque un choc émotionnel intense.deBeschreibt etwas, das in Stücke zerbricht oder einen starken emotionalen Schock auslöst.ptDescreve algo que se quebra em pedaços ou que causa um forte abalo emocional.zh形容某物碎裂成多块，或指造成极大的情感冲击、令人震惊或崩溃的事物。arيصف شيئًا يتفتت إلى قطع أو يسبب صدمة عاطفية شديدة.

1. Extremely loud or violent B2 informal

   Describing a sound or impact that is so powerful it seems capable of breaking something; violently rattling or clattering.

   • The shattering crash of the falling tree echoed through the forest.
   • A shattering noise came from the kitchen as the pots and pans fell.
   • The shattering roar of the explosion shook the entire building.

   ruОглушительныйesEnsordecedor o violentofrassourdissant, fracassantdeOhrenbetäubendptEnsurdecedorzh震耳欲聋的arمُدَوٍّ مُدَمِّر

   Synonyms: blastingboomingdeafeningearsplittingexplosivepiercingthunderoustumultuous

   Antonyms: faintgentlemildquietsoft

• more shattering comparative form
• most shattering superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the act or process of breaking something into many small pieces, often violently or with force.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс разбивания чего-либо на множество мелких кусочков, часто с силой или насильственно.esSustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de romper algo en muchos pedazos pequeños, a menudo con fuerza o violencia.frNom désignant l'action ou le processus de briser quelque chose en de nombreux petits morceaux, souvent avec force ou violence.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas in viele kleine Stücke zu zerbrechen, oft mit Gewalt oder plötzlich.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de quebrar algo em muitos pedaços pequenos, frequentemente com força ou de forma violenta; também pode indicar o ato de destruir ou arruinar algo.zh名词，指将某物打碎成许多小碎片的动作或过程，常带有强力或暴力性质；也可引申指希望、信念等的彻底破灭。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عملية كسر شيء ما إلى أجزاء صغيرة كثيرة، وغالبًا بقوة أو عنف.

1. Breaking into pieces B2 formal

   The act or process of breaking something into many small fragments, often with force.

   • The shattering of the glass echoed through the room.
   • The shattering of the vase was caused by a sudden impact.
   • The shattering of the window startled everyone nearby.

   ruРазбиваниеesFragmentaciónfrmise en piècesdeZertrümmernptEstilhaçamentozh粉碎arالتكسير

   Synonyms: breakagecrushingfragmentationshiveringsmashingsplintering

• shatterings plural form
• shatterings' possessive plural form
• shattering's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something into many pieces, or to destroy or damage something severely.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия разбивания чего-либо на множество кусков или сильного разрушения или повреждения чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de romper algo en muchos pedazos o de destruir o dañar fuertemente algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de briser quelque chose en de nombreux morceaux, ou de détruire ou endommager gravement quelque chose.deDeutsches Verb, das beschreibt, dass etwas in viele Stücke zerbricht oder mit großer Wucht zerstört bzw. stark beschädigt wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de quebrar algo em muitos pedaços ou de destruir ou danificar algo de forma violenta e completa.zh动词，指将某物打碎成许多碎片，或使其严重破坏、损毁。arفعل يدل على تحطيم شيء إلى قطع عديدة أو إلحاق ضرر شديد به أو تدميره.

1. Break into pieces B1 formal

   To break suddenly into many small pieces, often with force.

   • The glass shattered when it hit the floor.
   • A rock shattered the window of the car.
   • The vase shattered into a thousand fragments.

   ruРазбиться вдребезгиesHacer añicosfrbriser en mille morceauxdeIn Stücke zerspringenptEstilhaçar-sezh粉碎arتفتّت بقوة

   Synonyms: breakburstcrushdisintegrateexplodefragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonyms: assembleconsolidatefusejoinmendrepairsolidifyunite

2. Damage or destroy B2 formal

   To severely damage or completely destroy something, especially hopes, beliefs, or plans.

   • The news shattered all her hopes for a promotion.
   • The scandal shattered his reputation.
   • The accident shattered their dreams of traveling the world.

   ruРазрушитьesDestruir o dañar gravementefrbriser, anéantirdeZerstörenptDestruirzh破坏arدمّر

   Synonyms: crushdashdemolishdestroydevastateruinsmashtorpedounderminewreck

   Antonyms: rebuildrepairrestorestrengthensupport

3. Cause to break B1 formal

   To cause something to break into many pieces deliberately or accidentally.

   • He shattered the ice with a hammer.
   • The explosion shattered the windows of nearby buildings.
   • She accidentally shattered the mirror while cleaning.

   ruРазбить вдребезгиesHacer añicosfrbriser en morceauxdeZerbrechen lassenptEstilhaçarzh使破碎arحَطَّمَ

   Synonyms: breakcrushdemolishdestroyfragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonyms: fixmendrepair

• shattered past participle
• shattered past simple
• shattering present participle
• shatters third person singular