take apart

smontare

Separare un oggetto nelle parti che lo compongono.

In inglese semplice: To separate something into the pieces it is made from.

• Do not take the toy apart.
• She took apart the old engine to clean it.
• Can you take this shelf apart?

Come si usa: take something apart (He took the radio apart to repair it.)

Sinonimi: dismantle, disassemble

Contrari: assemble

Espressioni comuni: take apart something, take apart a clock

stracciare, sbaragliare

Battere un avversario con grande vantaggio o senza difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: To defeat an opponent by a large amount or with little difficulty.

• Our team took them apart.
• The home side took apart the visitors in the final.
• Can they take apart another top team this weekend?

Come si usa: take someone/something apart (The champions took their opponents apart.)

Sinonimi: crush, thrash, trounce

Espressioni comuni: take apart someone, take apart a team

stroncare, demolire

Criticare duramente i numerosi difetti di qualcuno o del suo lavoro.

In inglese semplice: To point out many faults in someone or their work, often harshly.

• The critic took his book apart.
• She took apart every argument in his speech.
• Why did the newspaper take the young actor apart?

Come si usa: take someone/something apart (The reviewer took the film apart.)

Sinonimi: tear apart, attack, criticize

Contrari: praise

Espressioni comuni: take apart someone, take apart an argument