[ I or T ] to (cause something to) break suddenly into very small pieces(使)破碎;粉碎
The glass shattered into a thousand tiny pieces.玻璃碎成无数块细小的碎片。
His leg was shattered in the accident.他在事故中腿骨碎裂。
[ T ] to end or severely damage something终结;严重破坏
The book shattered all her illusions about the Romans.这本书击碎了她对罗马人的一切幻想。
Noisy motorbikes shattered the peace/calm/stillness.吵闹的摩托车声打破了宁静/平静/静谧。