torn

Describes something that has been pulled apart or ripped; also used figuratively to describe being undecided or conflicted between two choices.

ruОписывает что-то, что было разорвано или разодрано; также используется в переносном смысле для описания нерешительности или внутреннего конфликта между двумя вариантами.esDescribe algo que ha sido desgarrado o rasgado; también se usa en sentido figurado para expresar indecisión o conflicto interno entre dos opciones.frDéchiré physiquement, en parlant d'un tissu ou d'un matériau ; aussi utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire une personne tiraillée entre deux options ou en proie à un conflit intérieur.deBezeichnet etwas, das zerrissen oder zerfetzt wurde; im übertragenen Sinn beschreibt es Unentschlossenheit oder einen inneren Konflikt zwischen zwei Möglichkeiten.ptDescreve algo que foi rasgado ou dilacerado; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever indecisão ou conflito interno entre duas opções.zh形容某物被撕裂或撕破；也用于比喻，表示犹豫不决或内心在两种选择之间的冲突。arيصف شيئًا تمزق أو تخرق، ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف التردد أو الصراع الداخلي بين خيارين.

1. Jagged from injury B1 formal

   Having edges that are irregular or jagged due to being pulled apart or damaged.

   • The torn fabric had frayed edges.
   • He wore a torn shirt after the accident.
   • The paper was torn and crumpled.

   ruРваныйesdesgarradofrDéchiré (bords irréguliers)dezerrissenptRasgadozh撕裂的arممزق

   Synonymes: laceratedmangledmutilatedraggedrentshredded

2. Disrupted by contrary forces B2 formal

   Being pulled in different directions by opposing forces, often causing conflict or indecision.

   • She was torn between staying and leaving.
   • The country was torn by civil war.
   • He felt torn between his career and his family.

   ruРаздираемыйesdivididofrdéchirédeZerrissenptDilaceradozh被撕裂的arمُمَزَّق

   Synonymes: ambivalentdividedequivocalindecisivesplitwavering

   Antonymes: decisiveharmoniousresolvedsettledunited

• more torn comparative form
• most torn superlative form

verbe irrégulier

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие разрывания или рвания чего-либо на части, или быстрое и энергичное движение.esVerbo que denota la acción de rasgar o separar algo en pedazos, o también moverse rápidamente y con energía.frVerbe désignant l'action de déchirer ou de mettre en pièces quelque chose, ou un mouvement rapide et énergique.deVerb, das das Zerreißen oder Zerteilen von etwas bezeichnet oder eine schnelle, energische Bewegung beschreibt.ptVerbo que indica a ação de rasgar ou romper algo em pedaços, ou de se mover de forma rápida e enérgica.zh动词，表示把某物撕开、撕裂成碎片，或快速而猛烈地移动。arفعل يدل على تمزيق شيء ما إلى أجزاء أو قطعه، أو على الحركة السريعة والقوية.

1. Rip or split A2 formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   ruРазорватьesrasgarfrdéchirerdeReißenptRasgarzh撕破arمزّق

   Synonymes: rendripruptureshred

   Antonymes: fixmendrepair

2. Move quickly B1 informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   ruМчатьсяesIr muy rápidofrFoncerdeRasenptCorrer muito rápidozh飞奔arالاندفاع بسرعة

   Synonymes: boltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antonymes: amblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tears B1 informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   ruПлакатьesllorarfrverser des larmesdeWeinenptChorarzh流泪arالبكاء

   Synonymes: bawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

• torn past participle
• tore past simple
• tearing present participle
• tears third person singular

Variantes phrasal: tear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up