tatter

破布条、碎布、碎片常用复数

His jacket hung in tatters after the long climb.

经过长时间的攀爬，他的外套破成一条一条的。

破烂、残破

The old flag was reduced to a faded tatter.

那面旧旗帜已经褪色，只剩一块破布。

撕碎、扯破、变破烂常用被动

The curtains were tattered by years of strong sunlight.

窗帘经年累月被烈日晒得破破烂烂。

破烂不堪、支离破碎、一败涂地

Their reputation was in tatters after the scandal broke.

丑闻爆发后，他们的名声已经荡然无存。