shattering

• Описывает то, что разбивается на куски или вызывает сильное эмоциональное потрясение.

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

1. Extremely loud or violentB2informal

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

   Оглушительный

   • 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.

   Synonymsblastingboomingdeafeningearsplittingexplosivepiercingthunderoustumultuous

   Antonymsfaintgentlemildquietsoft

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс разбивания чего-либо на множество мелких кусочков, часто с силой или насильственно.

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

uncountable

1. Breaking into piecesB2formal

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

   Разбивание

   • 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.

   Synonymsbreakagecrushingfragmentationshiveringsmashingsplintering

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия разбивания чего-либо на множество кусков или сильного разрушения или повреждения чего-либо.

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

1. Break into piecesB1formal

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

   Разбиться вдребезги

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

   Synonymsbreakburstcrushdisintegrateexplodefragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonymsassembleconsolidatefusejoinmendrepairsolidifyunite

2. Damage or destroyB2formal

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

   Разрушить

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

   Synonymscrushdashdemolishdestroydevastateruinsmashtorpedounderminewreck

   Antonymsrebuildrepairrestorestrengthensupport

3. Cause to breakB1formal

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

   Разбить вдребезги

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

   Synonymsbreakcrushdemolishdestroyfragmentsmashsplinter

   Antonymsfixmendrepair