shatter
v
1 I, Tn] (cause sth to) break suddenly and violently into small pieces (使某物)突然而劇烈地裂成碎片, 粉碎
The pot shattered as it hit the floor. 罐子掉在地板上摔了個粉碎.
The explosion shattered all the windows. 這次爆炸把所有窗戶都震碎了.
(fig 比喻) What an ear-shattering noise! 這聲音能把耳朵震聾!
2 [Tn] (infml 口) destroy (sth) completely 粉碎(某事物)
shatter sb's hopes 使某人的希望破滅
This event shattered all my previous ideas. 這件事把我以前所有的想法都摧毀了.
3 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態]
(infml 口) disturb the calmness of (sb); shock 擾亂(某人)的心境; 使震駭
We were shattered by the news. 這一消息震動了我們.
4 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態]
(Brit infml 口) exhaust (sb) completely 使(某人)筋疲力盡
We were totally shattered after the long journey. 我們經過長途旅行都已精疲力竭.