Torn
含义: Unable to decide, conflicted
Being torn means feeling pulled in different directions—unable to choose between options or feelings. Like fabric being torn between two forces, you're caught in the middle.
例句
- I'm torn between the two job offers. 我在两份工作之间左右为难。Estoy dividido entre dos trabajos.2つの仕事の間で迷ってる。두 가지 일자리 사이에서 갈등 중이야.
- She was torn about whether to tell him. 她对是否该告诉他感到矛盾。Estaba dividida sobre si contarle.彼に言うべきかどうか迷ってた。그녀는 그에게 말할지 말지 갈등했어.
- We're torn on this decision. 我们对搬家的事很纠结。Estamos muy indecisos sobre mudarnos.引っ越しについてすごく迷ってる。우리는 이 결정에 대해 갈등하고 있어.
- He felt torn between loyalty and honesty.他在忠诚和诚实之间左右为难。Estaba dividido entre lealtad y honestidad.忠誠心と誠実さの間で引き裂かれていた。그는 충성심과 정직함 사이에서 갈등했어.
发音
/tɔːn/
用法指南
语境: general, decisions, relationships
语气: conflicted, uncertain
✓ 正确说法
- I'm torn.我很纠结。Estoy dividido.迷ってる。갈등 중이야.
- She's torn about it.她左右为难。Ella estaba dividida.彼女は迷ってた。그녀는 그것에 대해 갈등하고 있어.
- We're completely torn.我们都很矛盾。Todos estábamos indecisos.みんな迷ってた。우리는 완전히 갈등 중이야.
✗ 错误说法
- Generally acceptable in all contexts传达真正的困难——不是轻微的偏好Transmite dificultad genuina—no preferencia leve本当の困難を伝える——軽い好みではない모든 상황에서 대체로 사용 가능
- Common and widely understood暗示决定是困难的Implica que la decisión es difícil決断が難しいことを暗示흔하고 널리 이해되는 표현
常见错误
- Implies genuine conflict, not just mild preference
- Often followed by 'between X and Y'
起源与历史
From the physical action of tearing—being pulled in opposite directions until something gives. Applied to decisions or emotions, it captures that painful indecision when both choices have merit.
词源: From tearing (being pulled apart) applied to emotional conflict
最早记录: Figurative usage from 19th century
文化背景
Era: 19th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: 'Torn' by Natalie Imbruglia (1997); Common in advice columns
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.
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