
好词典

源自中古英语 'tateren'(撕碎),可能与古诺尔斯语 'töturr'(碎片)有关。
❶ 指衣服或布料因长期使用或损坏而变成的破布片,通常形容物品破烂不堪的状态。
“His old shirt was in tatters after years of wear.”
(他的旧衬衫穿了多年后已经破烂不堪。)
“The flag hung in tatters after the storm.”
(暴风雨过后,旗帜已经破成碎片。)
❶ 比喻事物或计划彻底失败或崩溃的状态,常用于形容希望、声誉等抽象概念。
“His reputation was in tatters after the scandal.”
(丑闻过后,他的名声彻底毁了。)
“The peace agreement is now in tatters.”
(和平协议现在已经彻底破裂。)
in tatters — 形容物品破烂不堪或计划、声誉等彻底失败的状态。
“After the fire, the house was left in tatters.”
(火灾过后,房子变得破烂不堪。)