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.
グラスを落とすと、粉々に砕けます。
to completely destroy someone's feelings, hopes, or beliefs
The bad news will shatter his dreams.
悪い知らせは彼の夢を打ち砕くでしょう。
to make someone feel very shocked and upset
The terrible accident will shatter the family.
恐ろしい事故は家族を打ちのめすでしょう。