The Open Dictionary

rive

動詞

UK/raɪv/
US/raɪv/

定義 rive 動詞

  1. Transitive

    to violently split or tear something apart

    • The strong wind rived the old tree trunk right down the middle.

    • The force of the earthquake was enough to rive the ground.

    • The massive iceberg was rived, producing many smaller ice pieces.

  2. Transitive

    to cause a division or break in a relationship or group

    • The controversial policy has rived the party deeply.

    • The argument about the new project has rived the team members.

    • Racial discrimination continues to rive society.