shatter
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/ˈʃætər/
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/ˈʃætə(r)/
to break suddenly into many small pieces
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
如果你把玻璃杯掉在地上,它会破碎。
to completely destroy someone's feelings, hopes, or beliefs
The bad news will shatter his dreams.
这个坏消息会粉碎他的梦想。
to make someone feel very shocked and upset
The terrible accident will shatter the family.
这起可怕的事故会让这个家庭崩溃。