torn
US /tɔːrn/
UK /tɔːn/
形容词
1.
撕裂的, 破损的
having been pulled or ripped apart
示例:
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My shirt is torn at the elbow.
我的衬衫肘部破了。
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The old book had several torn pages.
那本旧书有几页破损的页面。
2.
左右为难, 犹豫不决
unable to make a decision or choose between two options
示例:
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She was torn between staying at home and going to the party.
她左右为难，不知道是待在家里还是去参加派对。
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He felt torn between his loyalty to his family and his career ambitions.
他感到左右为难，忠于家庭还是追求事业抱负。
过去分词
撕裂的, 破损的
past participle of 'tear'
示例:
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The paper was easily torn.
纸很容易撕破。
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He had torn his trousers on the fence.
他的裤子被篱笆撕破了。
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