lacerate

🇬🇧 UK/'læsәreit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To tear or cut flesh roughly; to cause deep emotional pain

撕裂,划破;使痛心

adj.

Torn or jagged, as if ripped

撕裂的,参差不齐的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
lacerateother
=lacerate

Common Collocations

  • 1.lacerate skin撕裂皮肤
  • 2.lacerate the heart伤害心灵

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The sharp edge would lacerate skin easily.

  • 2.

    His cruel words lacerated her heart.

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