in tatters
US /ɪn ˈtætərz/
UK /ɪn ˈtætəz/
成语
破烂不堪, 支离破碎, 一败涂地
in a very bad condition; ruined or badly damaged
示例:
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After the storm, their house was in tatters.
暴风雨过后,他们的房子破烂不堪。
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His reputation was left in tatters after the scandal.
丑闻过后,他的名声一败涂地。