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,它會破碎。
to completely destroy someone's feelings, hopes, or beliefs
The bad news will shatter his dreams.
這個壞消息會粉碎他的夢想。
to make someone feel very shocked and upset
The terrible accident will shatter the family.
這起可怕的事故會讓這個家庭崩潰。