| 词汇 | tear into |
| 释义 | Idiom tear into someone or something Theme: ATTACK to attack or fight with someone or something.The boxer tore into his opponent.The lion tore into the herd of zebras. Idiom tear intotear into (someone) to attack someone fiercely.He tore into the witness, calling him a liar.I saw a small boy tear into a much larger fellow who had taken his bike. Phr V tear into tears, tearing, tore, torn tear into sb/sth informal to criticize someone or something stronglyShe tore into me, accusing me of trying to destroy her career. tear into sb/sth informal to criticize someone or something very severely and often unfairly: After the game the manager really tore into the team.■ SIMILAR TO: lay into tear into (someone or something)1. To begin violently or aggressively eating something. I was so hungry that I tore into the cheap hamburger like it was the most delicious thing I'd ever eaten. I looked away when the wolves began to tear into their prey. 2. To criticize or reproach someone or something in a severe and merciless manner. The boss tore into me for how I bungled the Jefferson account. I can hear Mom tearing into Dad again about his gambling. tear into someone or somethingto attack someone or something; to attack someone or something with the intent of eating someone or something. The wolves tore into the hunter and injured him severely. The kids tore into the cake and ate it all. tear into someoneFig. to scold someone severely; to attack someone with criticism. I was late, and the boss tore into me like a mad dog. I don't know why she tore into me. I was at work when the window was broken. tear into somethingFig. to begin eating food with gusto. The family tore into the mountain of food like they hadn't eaten since breakfast—which was true, in fact. Jimmy tore into the turkey leg and cleaned it off in no time. tear intov. To attack someone or something with great vigor or violence: The bear tore into the meat. The boxer tore into his opponent at the match. |
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