rend /rɛnd/ TEM8 ( rending, rent, rends )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I To rend something means to tear it. 撕破; 撕碎 [文学性]

  例：

  ...pain that rends the heart.

  ...撕心裂肺的疼痛。

  例：

  ...a twisted urge to rend and tear.

  ...一股反常的狂乱撕扯的冲动。

• 2. 

  V-T If a loud sound rends the air, it is sudden and violent. (声音)划破 [文学性]

  例：

  He bellows, rends the air with anguish.

  他咆哮着，痛苦的喊声划破长空。

• 3. 

  → see also heartrending