tear apart

• 把某物强行撕成碎片；也指对人或事物进行严厉批评。还可表示造成强烈的情感痛苦或使关系、群体分裂。

To pull or rip something into pieces violently, or to criticize someone or something severely. It can also mean to cause great emotional distress or division.

1. Physically rip into piecesB1informal

   To pull or rip something into separate pieces with force.

   撕成碎片

   • The dog tore apart the pillow.
   • He tore apart the letter in anger.
   • The explosion tore apart the building.

2. Criticize severelyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something very harshly.

   严厉批评

   • The critics tore apart the new movie.
   • She tore apart his argument in the debate.
   • The review tore apart the restaurant's service.

3. Cause emotional distressB2informal

   To cause great emotional pain or conflict, often in a relationship.

   使人心碎

   • The divorce tore apart the family.
   • Jealousy tore apart their friendship.
   • The war tore apart the community.